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Thuthukani Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Zwelisha circuit)

Thuthukani Primary School is a public primary school based in Uthukela district. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Thuthukani Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Uthukela district, Thuthukani Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

889
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Thuthukani Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Thuthukani Primary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Thuthukani Primary School's 889, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Thuthukani Primary School's 889; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thuthukani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Thuthukani Primary School's 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Thuthukani Primary School's 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Thuthukani Primary School's 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Next To Sahlumbe, Sahlumbearea, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o.box 4247, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
079 910 0855
Email
thuthukani-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500337588

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thuthukani 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 Thuthukani Primary School directly, on 079 910 0855 or by email at THUTHUKANI-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thuthukani Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Thuthukani Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thuthukani 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 Uthukela besides Thuthukani Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Thuthukani Primary School?
Thuthukani Primary School reported 889 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Thuthukani Primary School?
No. Thuthukani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thuthukani Primary School a public or private school?
Thuthukani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thuthukani Primary School?
You can call 079 910 0855 or email THUTHUKANI-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Next To Sahlumbe, Sahlumbearea, Ladysmith, 3370.