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Mthawenga Primary School

Public primary school · Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Magudu circuit)

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

Mthawenga Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Pongola. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

35
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mthawenga 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

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Mthawenga Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Mthawenga Primary School's 35; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mthawenga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthawenga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Mthawenga Primary School's 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthawenga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthawenga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthawenga Primary School, 1,651 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthawenga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthawenga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Mthawenga Primary School, 1,650 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthawenga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthawenga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Mthawenga Primary School's 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthawenga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthawenga 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
Meyershoek Farm, Magudu, Pongola, 3170
Postal
P.o.box 260, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
071 225 1895
Email
nompumelelothusi0@gmail.com
EMIS number
500219003

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mthawenga 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 Mthawenga Primary School directly, on 071 225 1895 or by email at nompumelelothusi0@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mthawenga 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 Mthawenga Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mthawenga 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 Zululand besides Mthawenga Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Mthawenga Primary School?
Mthawenga Primary School reported 35 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Mthawenga Primary School?
No. Mthawenga Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mthawenga Primary School a public or private school?
Mthawenga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mthawenga Primary School?
You can call 071 225 1895 or email nompumelelothusi0@gmail.com. It is located at Meyershoek Farm, Magudu, Pongola, 3170.