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Overtoun Primary School

Public primary school · Othame Area, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Tugela Ferry circuit)

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

Overtoun Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Othame Area. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

65
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Overtoun Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 Overtoun Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Overtoun Primary School, 1,738 compared with 65; is a public combined school, a different phase than Overtoun Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Overtoun Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Overtoun Primary School, 1,572 compared with 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Overtoun Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Overtoun 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 Overtoun Primary School's 65, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Overtoun Primary School, 1,350 compared with 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Overtoun Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Overtoun 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 Overtoun Primary School's 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Overtoun Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Overtoun 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
20 Km From Tugela Ferry, Othamemsingatop, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Postal
Private Bag X1362, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Telephone
078 155 5119
Email
overtoun2@gmail.com
EMIS number
500245495

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Overtoun 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 Overtoun Primary School directly, on 078 155 5119 or by email at overtoun2@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Overtoun 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 Overtoun Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Overtoun 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 Overtoun Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Overtoun Primary School?
Overtoun Primary School reported 65 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Overtoun Primary School?
No. Overtoun Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Overtoun Primary School a public or private school?
Overtoun Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Overtoun Primary School?
You can call 078 155 5119 or email overtoun2@gmail.com. It is located at 20 Km From Tugela Ferry, Othamemsingatop, Tugela Ferry, 3010.