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Phungelihle Primary School

Public primary school · Gluckstad, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Umfolozi circuit)

Welcome to Phungelihle Primary School, a public primary school serving Gluckstad. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Phungelihle Primary School is a public primary school in Gluckstad. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

49
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phungelihle Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 Phungelihle Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Phungelihle Primary School's 49; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phungelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phungelihle 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 Phungelihle Primary School's 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phungelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phungelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phungelihle Primary School, 1,651 compared with 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phungelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phungelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Phungelihle Primary School, 1,650 compared with 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phungelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phungelihle 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 Phungelihle Primary School's 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phungelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phungelihle 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
193271 D-D Block, Vryheid East, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o.box 10284, Vryheid, 3100
Telephone
079 171 2779
Email
phungelihle-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500303141

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phungelihle 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 Phungelihle Primary School directly, on 079 171 2779 or by email at PHUNGELIHLE-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phungelihle 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 Phungelihle Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phungelihle 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 Phungelihle Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Phungelihle Primary School?
Phungelihle Primary School reported 49 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Phungelihle Primary School?
No. Phungelihle Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phungelihle Primary School a public or private school?
Phungelihle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phungelihle Primary School?
You can call 079 171 2779 or email PHUNGELIHLE-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 193271 D-D Block, Vryheid East, Vryheid, 3100.