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Ophondweni Primary School

Public primary school · Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Mbabane circuit)

Ophondweni Primary School is a public primary school in Jozini. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ophondweni Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Jozini, Ophondweni Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,029
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umkhanyakude district with Ophondweni Primary School.

  • Thongwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Ophondweni Primary School, 3,881 compared with 1,029; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophondweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,527 learners against Ophondweni Primary School's 1,029; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophondweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ophondweni Primary School, 1,819 compared with 1,029; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophondweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,582 learners against Ophondweni Primary School's 1,029; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophondweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ophondweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,579 learners against Ophondweni Primary School's 1,029; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophondweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ophondweni 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
Nondabuya Area Ingwavuma, Jozini, 3969
Postal
Private Bag X020, Jozini, 3969
Telephone
035 572 5122
Email
ophondwenip@gmail.com
EMIS number
500244274

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ophondweni 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 Ophondweni Primary School directly, on 035 572 5122 or by email at ophondwenip@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ophondweni 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 Ophondweni Primary School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ophondweni 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 Umkhanyakude besides Ophondweni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Ophondweni Primary School?
Ophondweni Primary School reported 1,029 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Ophondweni Primary School?
No. Ophondweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ophondweni Primary School a public or private school?
Ophondweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ophondweni Primary School?
You can call 035 572 5122 or email ophondwenip@gmail.com. It is located at Nondabuya Area Ingwavuma, Jozini, 3969.