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Umthala Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Kwandengezi, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Ndengezi circuit)

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

Umthala Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Kwandengezi. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

823
Learners
26
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Umthala Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Umthala Junior Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umthala Junior Primary School, 2,756 compared with 823; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umthala Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umthala Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umthala Junior Primary School, 2,130 compared with 823, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Umthala Junior Primary School's 823, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umthala Junior Primary School, 2,007 compared with 823, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umthala Junior Primary School, 1,978 compared with 823; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umthala Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umthala Junior 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
4614 Tom-Tom Road, Kwandengezi, Pinetown, 3607
Postal
P.o.box 13124, Kwandengezi, 3607
Telephone
031 704 6083
Email
umthalaprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500289044

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umthala Junior 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 Umthala Junior Primary School directly, on 031 704 6083 or by email at umthalaprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umthala Junior 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 Umthala Junior Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umthala Junior 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 Pinetown besides Umthala Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Umthala Junior Primary School?
Umthala Junior Primary School reported 823 learners and 26 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 Umthala Junior Primary School?
No. Umthala Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Umthala Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Umthala Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umthala Junior Primary School?
You can call 031 704 6083 or email umthalaprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 4614 Tom-Tom Road, Kwandengezi, Pinetown, 3607.