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Othobothini Primary School

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

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

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Othobothini Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Othobothini Primary School is a public primary school in Jozini. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,345
Learners
37
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Othobothini 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

Umkhanyakude district

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

  • Thongwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,881 learners against Othobothini Primary School's 1,345; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Othobothini Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Othobothini Primary School, 2,527 compared with 1,345; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Othobothini Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School is a similar size to Othobothini Primary School, with 1,819 learners against 1,345; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Othobothini Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Othobothini Primary School, at 1,582 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Othobothini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Othobothini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Othobothini Primary School, at 1,579 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Othobothini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Othobothini 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
Othobothini Area, Jozini, 3969
Postal
Private Bag X013, Jozini, 3969
Telephone
035 628 0050
Email
othobothiniprimary81@gmail.com
EMIS number
500245014

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Othobothini 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 Othobothini Primary School directly, on 035 628 0050 or by email at othobothiniprimary81@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Othobothini 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 Othobothini Primary School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
No matric pass rate is on record for Othobothini 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 Othobothini Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Othobothini Primary School?
Othobothini Primary School reported 1,345 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Othobothini Primary School?
No. Othobothini Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Othobothini Primary School a public or private school?
Othobothini Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Othobothini Primary School?
You can call 035 628 0050 or email othobothiniprimary81@gmail.com. It is located at Othobothini Area, Jozini, 3969.