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Mkhamba Primary School

Public primary school · Mkhamba, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Klipriver circuit)

In Mkhamba, Mkhamba Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 785 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mkhamba Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mkhamba Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mkhamba. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

785
Learners
27
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Mkhamba Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mkhamba Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Uthukela district

Here is how Mkhamba Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhamba Primary School, 1,940 compared with 785, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhamba Primary School, 1,758 compared with 785; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mkhamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkhamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhamba Primary School, 1,624 compared with 785; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkhamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhamba Primary School, 1,528 compared with 785; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkhamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhamba Primary School, 1,486 compared with 785; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkhamba 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
Shepstone Road Mkhamba Ladysmith 3370
Telephone
036 637 2302
Email
info@mkhamba.co.za
EMIS number
500495578

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mkhamba 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 Mkhamba Primary School directly, on 036 637 2302 or by email at info@mkhamba.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mkhamba 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 Mkhamba Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mkhamba 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 Uthukela besides Mkhamba Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Mkhamba Primary School?
Mkhamba Primary School reported 785 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mkhamba Primary School?
Yes, Mkhamba Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Mkhamba Primary School a public or private school?
Mkhamba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mkhamba Primary School?
You can call 036 637 2302 or email info@mkhamba.co.za. It is located at Shepstone Road Mkhamba Ladysmith 3370.