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Mathiya Primary School

Public primary school · Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Sigananda circuit)

Mathiya Primary School is a public primary school in Nkandla. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mathiya Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Nkandla, Mathiya Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

311
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mathiya Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Mathiya Primary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathiya Primary School, 2,365 compared with 311; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathiya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathiya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Mathiya Primary School's 311, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Mathiya Primary School, 1,929 compared with 311; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathiya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathiya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Mathiya Primary School's 311, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Mathiya Primary School's 311, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Chube Tribal Authority, Mathiya, Nkandla, 3855
Postal
P.o.box 177, Nkandla, 3855
Telephone
063 400 6364
Email
sbiyela925@gmail.com
EMIS number
500201724

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathiya 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 Mathiya Primary School directly, on 063 400 6364 or by email at sbiyela925@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathiya Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mathiya Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mathiya 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 King Cetshwayo besides Mathiya Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Mathiya Primary School?
Mathiya Primary School reported 311 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Mathiya Primary School?
No. Mathiya Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mathiya Primary School a public or private school?
Mathiya Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathiya Primary School?
You can call 063 400 6364 or email sbiyela925@gmail.com. It is located at Chube Tribal Authority, Mathiya, Nkandla, 3855.