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Thombothi Primary School

Public primary school · Zungu Tribal, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Okhukho circuit)

In Zungu Tribal, Thombothi Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Thombothi Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Thombothi Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Zungu Tribal. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

88
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thombothi 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

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against Thombothi Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Thombothi Primary School's 88; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thombothi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thombothi 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 Thombothi Primary School's 88; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thombothi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thombothi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thombothi Primary School, 1,651 compared with 88; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thombothi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thombothi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Thombothi Primary School, 1,650 compared with 88; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thombothi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thombothi 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 Thombothi Primary School's 88; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thombothi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thombothi 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
Xasane Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865
Postal
P.o.box 434, Mahlabathini, 3865
Telephone
083 716 7676
Email
thombothi-ps@kznschool.gov.za
EMIS number
500283013

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thombothi 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 Thombothi Primary School directly, on 083 716 7676 or by email at Thombothi-ps@kznschool.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thombothi 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 Thombothi Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thombothi 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 Thombothi Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Thombothi Primary School?
Thombothi Primary School reported 88 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Thombothi Primary School?
No. Thombothi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thombothi Primary School a public or private school?
Thombothi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thombothi Primary School?
You can call 083 716 7676 or email Thombothi-ps@kznschool.gov.za. It is located at Xasane Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865.