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Siphosethu Primary School

Public primary school · Mt. Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Verulam circuit)

Siphosethu Primary School is a public primary school in Mt. Edgecombe. 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 Siphosethu Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mt. Edgecombe, Siphosethu Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

713
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Siphosethu Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Siphosethu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Siphosethu Primary School's 713; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphosethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphosethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Siphosethu Primary School's 713, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphosethu Primary School, 2,020 compared with 713, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Siphosethu Primary School's 713, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Siphosethu Primary School's 713; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphosethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphosethu 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
11 Siphosethu Road, Mount Edgecombe, Durban, 4300
Postal
P.o.box 400., Mount Edgecombe, 4300
Telephone
031 539 4953
Email
siphosethuoffice@gmail.com
EMIS number
500267732

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siphosethu 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 Siphosethu Primary School directly, on 031 539 4953 or by email at siphosethuoffice@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siphosethu 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 Siphosethu Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Siphosethu 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 Pinetown besides Siphosethu Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Siphosethu Primary School?
Siphosethu Primary School reported 713 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Siphosethu Primary School?
No. Siphosethu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Siphosethu Primary School a public or private school?
Siphosethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siphosethu Primary School?
You can call 031 539 4953 or email siphosethuoffice@gmail.com. It is located at 11 Siphosethu Road, Mount Edgecombe, Durban, 4300.