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Mcathu Primary School

Public primary school · Ntabamhlophe, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Ozwathini circuit)

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

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

108
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mcathu 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

Ilembe district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ilembe district with Mcathu Primary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcathu Primary School, 2,690 compared with 108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcathu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcathu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcathu Primary School, 1,889 compared with 108, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Mcathu Primary School's 108, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Mcathu Primary School's 108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcathu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcathu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Mcathu Primary School's 108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcathu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcathu 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 Road, Enyuswa, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o.box 1503, Tongaat, 4400
Telephone
082 290 6092
Email
handsomekhumalo54@gmail.com
EMIS number
500205572

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mcathu 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 Mcathu Primary School directly, on 082 290 6092 or by email at handsomekhumalo54@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mcathu 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 Mcathu Primary School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mcathu 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 Ilembe besides Mcathu Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Mcathu Primary School?
Mcathu Primary School reported 108 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Mcathu Primary School?
No. Mcathu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mcathu Primary School a public or private school?
Mcathu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mcathu Primary School?
You can call 082 290 6092 or email handsomekhumalo54@gmail.com. It is located at Nyuswa Road, Enyuswa, Tongaat, 4400.