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Philibana Public Primary School

Public primary school · Emantungweni, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ceza circuit)

Philibana Public Primary School is a public primary school based in Emantungweni. 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 Philibana Public Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Emantungweni, Philibana Public Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

216
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Philibana Public Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Philibana Public Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Philibana Public Primary School, 1,799 compared with 216; is a public combined school, a different phase than Philibana Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philibana Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Philibana Public Primary School, 1,651 compared with 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philibana Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philibana Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Philibana Public Primary School's 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philibana Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philibana Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Philibana Public Primary School's 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philibana Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philibana Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Philibana Public Primary School, 1,650 compared with 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philibana Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philibana Public 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
Kwacencethu Area, Ulundi, 3838
Postal
P.o.box 1829, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
072 282 4646
EMIS number
500446442

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Philibana Public 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 Philibana Public Primary School directly, on 072 282 4646, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Philibana Public 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 Philibana Public Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Philibana Public 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 Zululand besides Philibana Public Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Philibana Public Primary School?
Philibana Public Primary School reported 216 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Philibana Public Primary School?
No. Philibana Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Philibana Public Primary School a public or private school?
Philibana Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Philibana Public Primary School?
You can call 072 282 4646. It is located at Kwacencethu Area, Ulundi, 3838.