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Tholakele Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Tholakele circuit)

Welcome to Tholakele Primary School, a public primary school serving Zululand district. 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 Tholakele Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tholakele Primary School is a public primary school in Zululand district. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

446
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tholakele Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Tholakele Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Tholakele Primary School's 446; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tholakele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholakele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Tholakele Primary School's 446; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholakele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholakele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholakele Primary School, 1,651 compared with 446; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholakele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholakele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Tholakele Primary School, 1,650 compared with 446; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholakele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholakele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Tholakele Primary School's 446; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholakele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholakele 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
Tholakele Area, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
Private Bag X311, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Telephone
074 557 7301
Email
tholakele-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500282384

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tholakele 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 Tholakele Primary School directly, on 074 557 7301 or by email at THOLAKELE-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tholakele 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 Tholakele Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tholakele 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 Zululand besides Tholakele Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Tholakele Primary School?
Tholakele Primary School reported 446 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Tholakele Primary School?
No. Tholakele Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tholakele Primary School a public or private school?
Tholakele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tholakele Primary School?
You can call 074 557 7301 or email THOLAKELE-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Tholakele Area, Paul Pietersburg, 3180.