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Maphambili Primary School

Public primary school · Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Mona circuit)

Welcome to Maphambili Primary School, a public primary school serving Nongoma. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Maphambili Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Maphambili Primary School is a public primary school in Nongoma. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

195
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maphambili Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Maphambili Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Maphambili Primary School's 195; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maphambili Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphambili Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Maphambili Primary School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphambili Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphambili Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphambili Primary School, 1,651 compared with 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphambili Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphambili Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Maphambili Primary School, 1,650 compared with 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphambili Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphambili Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Maphambili Primary School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphambili Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphambili 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
Maphambeni Nongoma Nongoma 3950
Postal
Private Bag X6213, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
072 787 7347
Email
sakhile.w.nkosi@gmail.com
EMIS number
500447663

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maphambili 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 Maphambili Primary School directly, on 072 787 7347 or by email at sakhile.w.nkosi@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maphambili 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 Maphambili Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maphambili 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 Zululand besides Maphambili Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Maphambili Primary School?
Maphambili Primary School reported 195 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Maphambili Primary School?
No. Maphambili Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maphambili Primary School a public or private school?
Maphambili Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maphambili Primary School?
You can call 072 787 7347 or email sakhile.w.nkosi@gmail.com. It is located at Maphambeni Nongoma Nongoma 3950.