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Thembelihle Primary School

Private primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Howick circuit)

Welcome to Thembelihle Primary School, a private primary school serving Umgungundlovu district. It currently teaches around 490 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Thembelihle Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Thembelihle Primary School is a private primary school in Umgungundlovu district. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

490
Learners
22
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Thembelihle Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Thembelihle Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Thembelihle Primary School, 2,003 compared with 490; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Thembelihle Primary School's 490; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Thembelihle Primary School's 490; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Thembelihle Primary School's 490; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Thembelihle Primary School, 1,640 compared with 490; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle 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
90 Main Street Howick 3290
Telephone
033 330 3579
Website
thembelihleschool.co.za
Email
principal@thembelihleschool.co.za
EMIS number
500493802

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembelihle 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 Thembelihle Primary School directly, on 033 330 3579 or by email at principal@thembelihleschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembelihle 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 Thembelihle Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembelihle Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Thembelihle Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Thembelihle Primary School?
Thembelihle Primary School reported 490 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Thembelihle Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Thembelihle Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Thembelihle Primary School a public or private school?
Thembelihle Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Thembelihle Primary School?
You can call 033 330 3579 or email principal@thembelihleschool.co.za. It is located at 90 Main Street Howick 3290.