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Ntuthuko Primary School

Public primary school · Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ndundulu circuit)

Ntuthuko Primary School is a public primary school based in Melmoth. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ntuthuko Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Melmoth, Ntuthuko Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

893
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Ntuthuko Primary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntuthuko Primary School, 2,365 compared with 893; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntuthuko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntuthuko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Ntuthuko Primary School's 893, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Ntuthuko Primary School, 1,929 compared with 893; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntuthuko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntuthuko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Ntuthuko Primary School's 893, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Ntuthuko Primary School's 893, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
St Pius Catholic Church, Empangeni, 3910
Postal
P.o.box 252, Melmoth, 3835
Telephone
035 450 2857
Email
ntuthukopri@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500240981

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ntuthuko 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 Ntuthuko Primary School directly, on 035 450 2857 or by email at ntuthukopri@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ntuthuko 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 Ntuthuko Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ntuthuko 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 King Cetshwayo besides Ntuthuko Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Ntuthuko Primary School?
Ntuthuko Primary School reported 893 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Ntuthuko Primary School?
No. Ntuthuko Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ntuthuko Primary School a public or private school?
Ntuthuko Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ntuthuko Primary School?
You can call 035 450 2857 or email ntuthukopri@yahoo.com. It is located at St Pius Catholic Church, Empangeni, 3910.