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Philani Primary School

Public primary school · Masotsheni, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Mkhonjane circuit)

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

Philani Primary School is a public primary school in Masotsheni. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

141
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Philani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 Philani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Philani Primary School, 1,738 compared with 141; is a public combined school, a different phase than Philani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% 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.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Philani Primary School, 1,572 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% 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.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Philani Primary School's 141, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Philani Primary School, 1,350 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% 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.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Philani Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% 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. 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
1361 Masotsheni D, Mqhedlana, Nqutu, 3135
Postal
P.o.box 1289, Nquthu, 3135
Telephone
073 133 2023
Email
philanips@gmail.com
EMIS number
500248714

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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 073 133 2023 or by email at philanips@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Philani 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 Philani Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
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 Umzinyathi besides Philani Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Philani Primary School?
Philani Primary School reported 141 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 073 133 2023 or email philanips@gmail.com. It is located at 1361 Masotsheni D, Mqhedlana, Nqutu, 3135.