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Phakama Primary School

Public primary school · Kwa Mashu, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Malandela circuit)

Welcome to Phakama Primary School, a public primary school serving Kwa Mashu. It currently teaches around 300 learners.

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Phakama Primary School is a public primary school in Kwa Mashu. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

300
Learners
13
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Phakama Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Phakama Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Phakama Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 2,756 compared with 300; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 2,130 compared with 300, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Phakama Primary School's 300, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 2,007 compared with 300, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 1,978 compared with 300; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama 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
1519 C Umfolozi Road, Emlanjeni, Kwamashu, 4360
Postal
Private Bag X017, Kwamashu, 4360
Telephone
031 504 8017
Email
delanimadonsela@gmail.com
EMIS number
500247271

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phakama 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 Phakama Primary School directly, on 031 504 8017 or by email at delanimadonsela@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phakama 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 Phakama Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phakama 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 Pinetown besides Phakama Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Phakama Primary School?
Phakama Primary School reported 300 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Phakama Primary School?
Yes, Phakama Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Phakama Primary School a public or private school?
Phakama Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phakama Primary School?
You can call 031 504 8017 or email delanimadonsela@gmail.com. It is located at 1519 C Umfolozi Road, Emlanjeni, Kwamashu, 4360.