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Thunzi Primary School

Public primary school · Kwathunzi, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Underberg circuit)

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

Thunzi Primary School is a public primary school in Kwathunzi. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

37
Learners
1
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thunzi 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

Harry Gwala district

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

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thunzi Primary School, 2,516 compared with 37; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thunzi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thunzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thunzi Primary School, 1,797 compared with 37, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Thunzi Primary School, 1,559 compared with 37; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thunzi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Thunzi Primary School's 37; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thunzi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thunzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thunzi Primary School, 1,419 compared with 37; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thunzi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thunzi 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
Stoffelton Area, Underberg, 3256
Postal
P.o.box 178, Himeville, 3256
Telephone
072 777 0749
Email
thunzips@gmail.com
EMIS number
500283679

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thunzi 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 Thunzi Primary School directly, on 072 777 0749 or by email at thunzips@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thunzi 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 Thunzi Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thunzi 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 Thunzi Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Thunzi Primary School?
Thunzi Primary School reported 37 learners and 1 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Thunzi Primary School?
No. Thunzi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thunzi Primary School a public or private school?
Thunzi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thunzi Primary School?
You can call 072 777 0749 or email thunzips@gmail.com. It is located at Stoffelton Area, Underberg, 3256.