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Ophuzane Primary School

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

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

Ophuzane Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Paulpietersburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

497
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ophuzane 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

Zululand district

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

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Ophuzane Primary School's 497; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ophuzane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ophuzane 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 Ophuzane Primary School's 497; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophuzane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ophuzane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ophuzane Primary School, 1,651 compared with 497; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophuzane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ophuzane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Ophuzane Primary School, 1,650 compared with 497; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophuzane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ophuzane 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 Ophuzane Primary School's 497; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ophuzane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ophuzane 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
Mthethwa Tribal Authority, Ophuzane, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
Private Bag X 312, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Telephone
078 373 6146
Email
andileme392@gmail.com
EMIS number
500244348

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ophuzane 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 Ophuzane Primary School directly, on 078 373 6146 or by email at andileme392@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ophuzane 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 Ophuzane Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ophuzane 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 Ophuzane Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Ophuzane Primary School?
Ophuzane Primary School reported 497 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Ophuzane Primary School?
No. Ophuzane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ophuzane Primary School a public or private school?
Ophuzane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ophuzane Primary School?
You can call 078 373 6146 or email andileme392@gmail.com. It is located at Mthethwa Tribal Authority, Ophuzane, Paul Pietersburg, 3180.