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Phambela Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Insuze circuit)

Welcome to Phambela Primary School, a public primary school serving Ilembe district. 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 Phambela Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Phambela Primary School is a public primary school in Ilembe district. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

90
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phambela 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

Ilembe district

5 other schools in Ilembe district, for comparison against Phambela Primary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambela Primary School, 2,690 compared with 90; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phambela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phambela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambela Primary School, 1,889 compared with 90, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Phambela Primary School's 90, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Phambela Primary School's 90; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phambela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phambela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Phambela Primary School's 90; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phambela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phambela 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
Mvoti Area, Maphumulo, Tongaat, 4470
Postal
P.o.box 1, Maphumulo, 4400
Email
phambelaprimaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500247493

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phambela 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 Phambela Primary School directly, on 0 or by email at phambelaprimaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phambela 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 Phambela Primary School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phambela 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 Ilembe besides Phambela Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Phambela Primary School?
Phambela Primary School reported 90 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Phambela Primary School?
No. Phambela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phambela Primary School a public or private school?
Phambela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phambela Primary School?
You can call 0 or email phambelaprimaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at Mvoti Area, Maphumulo, Tongaat, 4470.