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Phondwane Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Belgrade circuit)

In Zululand district, Phondwane Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Phondwane Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Phondwane Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Zululand district. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

256
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phondwane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against Phondwane Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Phondwane Primary School's 256; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phondwane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phondwane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Phondwane Primary School's 256; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phondwane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phondwane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phondwane Primary School, 1,651 compared with 256; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phondwane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phondwane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Phondwane Primary School, 1,650 compared with 256; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phondwane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phondwane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Phondwane Primary School's 256; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phondwane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phondwane 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
Ophondwane Area, Pongola, 3170
Postal
Private Bag X0004, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
071 329 1891
Email
sizweskhumalo0@gmail.com
EMIS number
500249417

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phondwane 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 Phondwane Primary School directly, on 071 329 1891 or by email at sizweskhumalo0@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phondwane 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 Phondwane Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phondwane 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 Phondwane Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Phondwane Primary School?
Phondwane Primary School reported 256 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Phondwane Primary School?
No. Phondwane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phondwane Primary School a public or private school?
Phondwane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phondwane Primary School?
You can call 071 329 1891 or email sizweskhumalo0@gmail.com. It is located at Ophondwane Area, Pongola, 3170.