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Manaba Primary School

Public primary school · /Thokazi Residantial, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Tshongwe circuit)

In /Thokazi Residantial, Manaba Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Manaba Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Manaba Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around /Thokazi Residantial. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

403
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Manaba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

Here is how Manaba Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umkhanyakude district.

  • Thongwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,881 learners against Manaba Primary School's 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manaba Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manaba Primary School, 2,527 compared with 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manaba Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Manaba Primary School's 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manaba Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manaba Primary School, 1,582 compared with 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Manaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manaba Primary School, 1,579 compared with 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Manaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mashabane Tribal Authority, Umhlabuyalingana, Ubombo, 3970
Postal
P.o.box 405, Mkuze, 3965
Telephone
081 528 6100
EMIS number
500195915

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Manaba Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Manaba Primary School directly, on 081 528 6100, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Manaba Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Manaba Primary School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
No matric pass rate is on record for Manaba Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Umkhanyakude besides Manaba Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Manaba Primary School?
Manaba Primary School reported 403 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Manaba Primary School?
No. Manaba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Manaba Primary School a public or private school?
Manaba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Manaba Primary School?
You can call 081 528 6100. It is located at Mashabane Tribal Authority, Umhlabuyalingana, Ubombo, 3970.