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Thamela Primary School

Public primary school · Po Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Dukumbane circuit)

Thamela Primary School is a public primary school in Po Umlazi. 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 Thamela Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Po Umlazi, Thamela Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,912
Learners
57
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Thamela Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Thamela Primary School's 1,912; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thamela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thamela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thamela Primary School, at 1,964 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is a similar size to Thamela Primary School, with 1,897 learners against 1,912; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thamela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thamela Primary School, at 1,887 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Cato Crest Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thamela Primary School, at 1,847 learners, 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
772 U Umlazi, Umlazi, Durban, 4060
Postal
P.o.box 72041, Mobeni, 4060
Telephone
031 909 3977
Email
thamelaprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500280127

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thamela 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 Thamela Primary School directly, on 031 909 3977 or by email at thamelaprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thamela 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 Thamela Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thamela 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 Umlazi besides Thamela Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Thamela Primary School?
Thamela Primary School reported 1,912 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Thamela Primary School?
No. Thamela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thamela Primary School a public or private school?
Thamela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thamela Primary School?
You can call 031 909 3977 or email thamelaprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 772 U Umlazi, Umlazi, Durban, 4060.