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Ophathe Primary School

Public primary school · Muden, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Umdlovana circuit)

Welcome to Ophathe Primary School, a public primary school serving Muden. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Ophathe Primary School is a public primary school in Muden. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

586
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ophathe 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

Umzinyathi district

Here is how Ophathe Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ophathe Primary School, 1,738 compared with 586; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ophathe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ophathe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ophathe Primary School, 1,572 compared with 586; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophathe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ophathe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Ophathe Primary School's 586, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Ophathe Primary School, 1,350 compared with 586; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophathe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ophathe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Ophathe Primary School's 586; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophathe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ophathe 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
Ophathe Mission, Muden, Greytown, 3251
Postal
P.o.box 47, Muden, 3251
Telephone
076 830 6784
Email
sogodishalashala3@gmail.com
EMIS number
500244052

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ophathe 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 Ophathe Primary School directly, on 076 830 6784 or by email at sogodishalashala3@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ophathe 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 Ophathe Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ophathe 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 Umzinyathi besides Ophathe Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Ophathe Primary School?
Ophathe Primary School reported 586 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Ophathe Primary School?
No. Ophathe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ophathe Primary School a public or private school?
Ophathe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ophathe Primary School?
You can call 076 830 6784 or email sogodishalashala3@gmail.com. It is located at Ophathe Mission, Muden, Greytown, 3251.