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Thobani Sp School

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

Welcome to Thobani Sp School, a public primary school serving Madadeni. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Thobani Sp School is a public primary school in Madadeni. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

180
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thobani Sp School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Amajuba district

Here is how Thobani Sp School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amajuba district.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thobani Sp School, 2,071 compared with 180, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thobani Sp School, 1,921 compared with 180; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thobani Sp School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thobani Sp School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School teaches considerably more learners than Thobani Sp School, 1,852 compared with 180; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thobani Sp School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thobani Sp School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Esididini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,771 learners against Thobani Sp School's 180, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thobani Sp School, 1,761 compared with 180, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
9284 Five Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951
Postal
P.o.box 14521, Madadeni, 2951
Telephone
084 618 4317
EMIS number
500282014

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thobani Sp 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 Thobani Sp School directly, on 084 618 4317, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thobani Sp 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 Thobani Sp School the best school in Amajuba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thobani Sp 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 Thobani Sp School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Thobani Sp School?
Thobani Sp School reported 180 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Thobani Sp School?
No. Thobani Sp School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thobani Sp School a public or private school?
Thobani Sp School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thobani Sp School?
You can call 084 618 4317. It is located at 9284 Five Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951.