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Qambushilo Primary School

Public primary school · Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Altona circuit)

In Pongola, Qambushilo 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 Qambushilo Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

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

475
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Qambushilo 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 Qambushilo Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Qambushilo Primary School's 475; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qambushilo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qambushilo 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 Qambushilo Primary School's 475; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qambushilo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qambushilo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qambushilo Primary School, 1,651 compared with 475; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qambushilo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qambushilo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Qambushilo Primary School, 1,650 compared with 475; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qambushilo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qambushilo 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 Qambushilo Primary School's 475; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qambushilo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qambushilo 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
Tobolsk Trust, Khiphumyawo, Pongola, 3170
Postal
P.o.box 21, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
083 344 5099
Email
ppmbokazi06@gmail.com
EMIS number
500252303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qambushilo 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 Qambushilo Primary School directly, on 083 344 5099 or by email at ppmbokazi06@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qambushilo 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 Qambushilo Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Qambushilo 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 Qambushilo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Qambushilo Primary School?
Qambushilo Primary School reported 475 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Qambushilo Primary School?
No. Qambushilo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Qambushilo Primary School a public or private school?
Qambushilo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qambushilo Primary School?
You can call 083 344 5099 or email ppmbokazi06@gmail.com. It is located at Tobolsk Trust, Khiphumyawo, Pongola, 3170.