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Thornbush Primary School

Public primary school · Kromhoek Ward, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Clydesdale circuit)

Welcome to Thornbush Primary School, a public primary school serving Kromhoek Ward. 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 Thornbush Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Thornbush Primary School is a public primary school in Kromhoek Ward. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

95
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thornbush Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Harry Gwala district

Here is how Thornbush Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Harry Gwala district.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thornbush Primary School, 2,516 compared with 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thornbush Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thornbush Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thornbush Primary School, 1,797 compared with 95, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Thornbush Primary School, 1,559 compared with 95; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thornbush Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Thornbush Primary School's 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thornbush Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thornbush Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thornbush Primary School, 1,419 compared with 95; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thornbush Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thornbush 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
Umzimkhulu, 3297
Postal
P.o.box 564, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Telephone
083 594 7191
Email
thornbush-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500428608

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thornbush 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 Thornbush Primary School directly, on 083 594 7191 or by email at THORNBUSH-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thornbush 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 Thornbush Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thornbush 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 Harry Gwala besides Thornbush Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Thornbush Primary School?
Thornbush Primary School reported 95 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Thornbush Primary School?
No. Thornbush Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thornbush Primary School a public or private school?
Thornbush Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thornbush Primary School?
You can call 083 594 7191 or email THORNBUSH-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Umzimkhulu, 3297.