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Mfihlelwane Primary School

Public primary school · Nuthu, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Nondweni circuit)

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

Mfihlelwane Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Nuthu. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

141
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mfihlelwane 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

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Mfihlelwane Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mfihlelwane Primary School, 1,738 compared with 141; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mfihlelwane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfihlelwane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mfihlelwane Primary School, 1,572 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfihlelwane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfihlelwane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Mfihlelwane Primary School's 141, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Mfihlelwane Primary School, 1,350 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfihlelwane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfihlelwane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Mfihlelwane Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfihlelwane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfihlelwane 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
Patsoana Area, Mfihlelwane, Nqutu, 3135
Postal
P.o.box 1989, Nquthu, 3135
Telephone
078 548 7426
EMIS number
500208606

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mfihlelwane 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 Mfihlelwane Primary School directly, on 078 548 7426, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mfihlelwane 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 Mfihlelwane Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mfihlelwane 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 Umzinyathi besides Mfihlelwane Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Mfihlelwane Primary School?
Mfihlelwane Primary School reported 141 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mfihlelwane Primary School?
No. Mfihlelwane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mfihlelwane Primary School a public or private school?
Mfihlelwane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mfihlelwane Primary School?
You can call 078 548 7426. It is located at Patsoana Area, Mfihlelwane, Nqutu, 3135.