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Qaphelani Primary School

Public primary school · Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Madadeni circuit)

Qaphelani Primary School is a public primary school in Madadeni. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Qaphelani Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Madadeni, Qaphelani Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

764
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Qaphelani Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amajuba district

Here is how Qaphelani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amajuba district.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Qaphelani Primary School's 764, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Qaphelani Primary School's 764; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qaphelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qaphelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Qaphelani Primary School's 764; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qaphelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qaphelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qaphelani Primary School, 1,771 compared with 764, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Qaphelani Primary School's 764, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
73024 D Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951
Postal
P.o.box 141381, Madadeni, 2951
Telephone
034 314 0027
Email
qaphelaniprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500252414

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qaphelani 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 Qaphelani Primary School directly, on 034 314 0027 or by email at qaphelaniprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qaphelani 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 Qaphelani Primary School the best school in Amajuba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Qaphelani 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 Amajuba besides Qaphelani Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Qaphelani Primary School?
Qaphelani Primary School reported 764 learners and 25 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 Qaphelani Primary School?
No. Qaphelani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Qaphelani Primary School a public or private school?
Qaphelani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qaphelani Primary School?
You can call 034 314 0027 or email qaphelaniprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 73024 D Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951.