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Philani Primary School

Public primary school · Imbali Unit 13, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Imbali circuit)

Philani Primary School is a public primary school based in Imbali Unit 13. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Imbali Unit 13, Philani Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,130
Learners
31
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Philani Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Philani Primary School.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Philani Primary School's 1,130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Philani Primary School, 1,825 compared with 1,130, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Philani Primary School, 1,722 compared with 1,130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Philani Primary School, 1,709 compared with 1,130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Philani Primary School's 1,130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Samela Drive, Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, 3219
Postal
P.o.box 49331, Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, 3219
Telephone
033 322 1368
Email
tcmotaung@gmail.cm
EMIS number
500248751

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Philani 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 Philani Primary School directly, on 033 322 1368 or by email at tcmotaung@gmail.cm, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Philani 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 Philani Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Philani 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 Umgungundlovu besides Philani Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Philani Primary School?
Philani Primary School reported 1,130 learners and 31 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 Philani Primary School?
No. Philani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Philani Primary School a public or private school?
Philani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Philani Primary School?
You can call 033 322 1368 or email tcmotaung@gmail.cm. It is located at Samela Drive, Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, 3219.