Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / KwaZulu-Natal / Zululand / Obivane Primary School

Obivane Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Tholakele circuit)

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

Is any information about Obivane Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

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

In Zululand district, Obivane Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

109
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Obivane Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Obivane Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Obivane Primary School, 1,799 compared with 109; is a public combined school, a different phase than Obivane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Obivane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Obivane Primary School, 1,651 compared with 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Obivane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Obivane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Obivane Primary School's 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Obivane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Obivane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Obivane Primary School's 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Obivane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Obivane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Obivane Primary School, 1,650 compared with 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Obivane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Obivane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Obivane Area, Mthethwatribal Authority, Paulpietersburg, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
Private Bag X321, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Telephone
071 135 7936
Email
obivane-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500242387

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Message the school

Contact Obivane Primary School

Send a question straight to the school. Your message goes to the school's email address and they reply to you directly.

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Obivane 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 Obivane Primary School directly, on 071 135 7936 or by email at OBIVANE-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Obivane 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 Obivane Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Obivane 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 Obivane Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Obivane Primary School?
Obivane Primary School reported 109 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Obivane Primary School?
No. Obivane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Obivane Primary School a public or private school?
Obivane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Obivane Primary School?
You can call 071 135 7936 or email OBIVANE-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Obivane Area, Mthethwatribal Authority, Paulpietersburg, Paul Pietersburg, 3180.