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Matshana Primary School

Public primary school · Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Matshana Primary School is a public primary school in Empangeni. 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 Matshana Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Empangeni, Matshana Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

674
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Matshana 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 Matshana Primary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshana Primary School, 2,365 compared with 674; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshana 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 Matshana Primary School's 674, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Matshana Primary School, 1,929 compared with 674; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshana 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 Matshana Primary School's 674, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Matshana Primary School's 674, 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
7 B Reserve, Matshana, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o.box 1997, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
035 794 1158
Email
matshanaprimary22@gmail.com
EMIS number
500133977

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matshana 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 Matshana Primary School directly, on 035 794 1158 or by email at matshanaprimary22@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matshana 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 Matshana Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matshana 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 Matshana Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Matshana Primary School?
Matshana Primary School reported 674 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 Matshana Primary School?
No. Matshana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matshana Primary School a public or private school?
Matshana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matshana Primary School?
You can call 035 794 1158 or email matshanaprimary22@gmail.com. It is located at 7 B Reserve, Matshana, Empangeni, 3880.