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Maqakala Primary School

Public primary school · Kwamachi, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Pisgah circuit)

Welcome to Maqakala Primary School, a public primary school serving Kwamachi. 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 Maqakala Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Maqakala Primary School is a public primary school in Kwamachi. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

229
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maqakala 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

Ugu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with Maqakala Primary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Maqakala Primary School's 229, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Maqakala Primary School's 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqakala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqakala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Maqakala Primary School's 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqakala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqakala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Maqakala Primary School's 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqakala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqakala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqakala Primary School, 1,550 compared with 229, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Nhlokoyenkomo Ward, Harding, 4630
Postal
P.o.box 731, Harding, 4680
Telephone
060 387 4132
EMIS number
500146964

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maqakala 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 Maqakala Primary School directly, on 060 387 4132, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maqakala 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 Maqakala Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maqakala 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 Ugu besides Maqakala Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Maqakala Primary School?
Maqakala Primary School reported 229 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Maqakala Primary School?
No. Maqakala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maqakala Primary School a public or private school?
Maqakala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maqakala Primary School?
You can call 060 387 4132. It is located at Nhlokoyenkomo Ward, Harding, 4630.