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Mt Sheba Primary School

Public primary school · Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Entsikeni circuit)

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

Mt Sheba Primary School is a public primary school in Umzimkhulu. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

450
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mt Sheba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Harry Gwala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Harry Gwala district with Mt Sheba Primary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mt Sheba Primary School, 2,516 compared with 450; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mt Sheba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mt Sheba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mt Sheba Primary School, 1,797 compared with 450, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Mt Sheba Primary School, 1,559 compared with 450; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mt Sheba Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Mt Sheba Primary School's 450; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mt Sheba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mt Sheba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mt Sheba Primary School, 1,419 compared with 450; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mt Sheba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mt Sheba 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
Umzimkhulu, 4706
Postal
P.o.box 124, Franklin, 4706
Telephone
072 522 7809
Email
mtsheba9@gmail.com
EMIS number
500427017

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mt Sheba 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 Mt Sheba Primary School directly, on 072 522 7809 or by email at mtsheba9@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mt Sheba 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 Mt Sheba Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mt Sheba 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 Harry Gwala besides Mt Sheba Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Mt Sheba Primary School?
Mt Sheba Primary School reported 450 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mt Sheba Primary School?
No. Mt Sheba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mt Sheba Primary School a public or private school?
Mt Sheba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mt Sheba Primary School?
You can call 072 522 7809 or email mtsheba9@gmail.com. It is located at Umzimkhulu, 4706.