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Mkuze Primary School

Public primary school · Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Mkhuze circuit)

In Mkuze, Mkuze Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 468 learners.

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

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

468
Learners
16
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, Mkuze 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 Mkuze Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

Here is how Mkuze Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umkhanyakude district.

  • Thongwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,881 learners against Mkuze Primary School's 468; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkuze Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkuze Primary School, 2,527 compared with 468; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkuze Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Mkuze Primary School's 468; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkuze Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkuze Primary School, 1,582 compared with 468; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkuze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkuze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkuze Primary School, 1,579 compared with 468; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkuze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkuze 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
Dikkop Mkuze Street, Mkuze, 3965
Postal
Private Bag X 526, Mkuze, 3965
Telephone
035 573 1036
Email
mkuzeschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500212491

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mkuze 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 Mkuze Primary School directly, on 035 573 1036 or by email at mkuzeschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mkuze 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 Mkuze Primary School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mkuze 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 Umkhanyakude besides Mkuze Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Mkuze Primary School?
Mkuze Primary School reported 468 learners and 16 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 Mkuze Primary School?
Yes, Mkuze 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 Mkuze Primary School a public or private school?
Mkuze Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mkuze Primary School?
You can call 035 573 1036 or email mkuzeschool@gmail.com. It is located at Dikkop Mkuze Street, Mkuze, 3965.