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Mphendu Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Dududu circuit)

Mphendu Primary School is a public primary school in Ugu district. 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 Mphendu Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ugu district, Mphendu Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

306
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mphendu Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Ugu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with Mphendu Primary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Mphendu Primary School, 1,710 compared with 306, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Mphendu Primary School, 1,673 compared with 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphendu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphendu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphendu Primary School, 1,612 compared with 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphendu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphendu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Mphendu Primary School, 1,592 compared with 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphendu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphendu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Mphendu Primary School's 306, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Mphendu C/O Elangeni Store, Echobeni, Amanzimtoti, 4145
Postal
P.o.box 403, Winkelspruit, 4145
Telephone
073 180 5460
EMIS number
500216561

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphendu 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 Mphendu Primary School directly, on 073 180 5460, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphendu 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 Mphendu Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mphendu 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 Ugu besides Mphendu Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Mphendu Primary School?
Mphendu Primary School reported 306 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mphendu Primary School?
No. Mphendu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mphendu Primary School a public or private school?
Mphendu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphendu Primary School?
You can call 073 180 5460. It is located at Mphendu C/O Elangeni Store, Echobeni, Amanzimtoti, 4145.