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Tshenkombo Primary School

Public primary school · Umzinto, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Mkhunya circuit)

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

Tshenkombo Primary School is a public primary school in Umzinto. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

225
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tshenkombo 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

Ugu district

Here is how Tshenkombo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Tshenkombo Primary School's 225, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Tshenkombo Primary School's 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshenkombo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshenkombo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Tshenkombo Primary School's 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshenkombo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshenkombo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Tshenkombo Primary School's 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshenkombo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshenkombo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshenkombo Primary School, 1,550 compared with 225, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Scottsburgh District Offices, Umzinto, 4200
Postal
Private Bag X560, Umzinto, 4200
Telephone
068 189 4349
Email
sindisylvia50@gmail.com
EMIS number
500285270

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshenkombo 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 Tshenkombo Primary School directly, on 068 189 4349 or by email at sindisylvia50@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshenkombo 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 Tshenkombo Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshenkombo 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 Ugu besides Tshenkombo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Tshenkombo Primary School?
Tshenkombo Primary School reported 225 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Tshenkombo Primary School?
No. Tshenkombo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshenkombo Primary School a public or private school?
Tshenkombo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshenkombo Primary School?
You can call 068 189 4349 or email sindisylvia50@gmail.com. It is located at Scottsburgh District Offices, Umzinto, 4200.