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Qalimfundo Primary School

Public primary school · Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Ubhaqa circuit)

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

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

183
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Ilembe district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ilembe district with Qalimfundo Primary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,690 learners against Qalimfundo Primary School's 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qalimfundo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qalimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,889 learners against Qalimfundo Primary School's 183, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qalimfundo Primary School, 1,796 compared with 183, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qalimfundo Primary School, 1,793 compared with 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qalimfundo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qalimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School teaches considerably more learners than Qalimfundo Primary School, 1,599 compared with 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qalimfundo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qalimfundo 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
Malangeni Tribal Authority, Emalangeni, Durban, 4078
Postal
P.o.box 49126, Qualbert, 4078
Telephone
072 214 2566
Email
principalzondi@gmail.com
EMIS number
500252192

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qalimfundo 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 Qalimfundo Primary School directly, on 072 214 2566 or by email at principalzondi@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qalimfundo 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 Qalimfundo Primary School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Qalimfundo 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 Ilembe besides Qalimfundo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Qalimfundo Primary School?
Qalimfundo Primary School reported 183 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Qalimfundo Primary School?
No. Qalimfundo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Qalimfundo Primary School a public or private school?
Qalimfundo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qalimfundo Primary School?
You can call 072 214 2566 or email principalzondi@gmail.com. It is located at Malangeni Tribal Authority, Emalangeni, Durban, 4078.