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Mathebethu Primary School

Public primary school · Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Mngeni Valley circuit)

In Hillcrest, Mathebethu 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 Mathebethu Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mathebethu Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Hillcrest. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

161
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mathebethu 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

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Mathebethu Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathebethu Primary School, 2,756 compared with 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathebethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathebethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathebethu Primary School, 2,130 compared with 161, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Mathebethu Primary School's 161, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathebethu Primary School, 2,007 compared with 161, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathebethu Primary School, 1,978 compared with 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathebethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathebethu 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
Nyuswa Reserve, Kwanyuswa, Hillcrest, 3650
Postal
P.o.box 1615, Hillcrest, Pinetown, 3650
Telephone
071 285 2974
Email
mathebethuprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500201613

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathebethu 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 Mathebethu Primary School directly, on 071 285 2974 or by email at mathebethuprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathebethu 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 Mathebethu Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mathebethu 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 Pinetown besides Mathebethu Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Mathebethu Primary School?
Mathebethu Primary School reported 161 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mathebethu Primary School?
No. Mathebethu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mathebethu Primary School a public or private school?
Mathebethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathebethu Primary School?
You can call 071 285 2974 or email mathebethuprimary@gmail.com. It is located at Nyuswa Reserve, Kwanyuswa, Hillcrest, 3650.