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Sampofu Primary School

Public primary school · Kwa Mabaso, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Tugela Ferry circuit)

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

In Kwa Mabaso, Sampofu Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

585
Learners
18
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Sampofu Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Sampofu Primary School's 585; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sampofu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sampofu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Sampofu Primary School's 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sampofu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sampofu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sampofu Primary School, 1,513 compared with 585, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Sampofu Primary School's 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sampofu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sampofu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sampofu Primary School, 1,348 compared with 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sampofu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sampofu 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
Sampofu River Over The Brige, Msinga, Pomeroy, 3020
Postal
P.o.box 162, Pomeroy, 3020
Telephone
083 795 5315
Email
ndlovuskhonzi13@gmail.com
EMIS number
500257816

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sampofu 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 Sampofu Primary School directly, on 083 795 5315 or by email at ndlovuskhonzi13@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sampofu 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 Sampofu Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sampofu 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 Umzinyathi besides Sampofu Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Sampofu Primary School?
Sampofu Primary School reported 585 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Sampofu Primary School?
No. Sampofu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sampofu Primary School a public or private school?
Sampofu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sampofu Primary School?
You can call 083 795 5315 or email ndlovuskhonzi13@gmail.com. It is located at Sampofu River Over The Brige, Msinga, Pomeroy, 3020.