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Phesheya Primary School

Public primary school · Ngwelezane, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Phesheya Primary School is a public primary school based in Ngwelezane. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,490 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Phesheya Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ngwelezane, Phesheya Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,490
Learners
51
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phesheya Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Phesheya Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Phesheya Primary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phesheya Primary School, 2,365 compared with 1,490; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phesheya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phesheya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Phesheya Primary School's 1,490, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is a similar size to Phesheya Primary School, with 1,929 learners against 1,490; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phesheya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phesheya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phesheya Primary School, at 1,763 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is a similar size to Phesheya Primary School, with 1,742 learners against 1,490, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
452B Phesheya Road, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3910
Postal
Private Bag X 16, Empangeni Rail, 3910
Telephone
081 556 5250
Email
phesheyaprimary035@gmail.com
EMIS number
500248455

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phesheya 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 Phesheya Primary School directly, on 081 556 5250 or by email at phesheyaprimary035@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phesheya Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Phesheya Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phesheya 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 King Cetshwayo besides Phesheya Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Phesheya Primary School?
Phesheya Primary School reported 1,490 learners and 51 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 Phesheya Primary School?
Yes, Phesheya 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 Phesheya Primary School a public or private school?
Phesheya Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phesheya Primary School?
You can call 081 556 5250 or email phesheyaprimary035@gmail.com. It is located at 452B Phesheya Road, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3910.