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Umzimkulu J.s.school

Public combined school · Majaardin, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Clydesdale circuit)

Umzimkulu J.s.school is a public combined school based in Majaardin. Around 1,559 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Umzimkulu J.s.school, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Majaardin, Umzimkulu J.s.school operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,559
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umzimkulu J.s.school is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Umzimkulu J.s.school specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Umzimkulu J.s.school.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Umzimkulu J.s.school's 1,559; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umzimkulu J.s.school; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umzimkulu J.s.school doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is a similar size to Umzimkulu J.s.school, with 1,797 learners against 1,559; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umzimkulu J.s.school; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Carl Malcomess High School sits in roughly the same size range as Umzimkulu J.s.school, at 1,499 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umzimkulu J.s.school; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umzimkulu J.s.school doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Umzimkulu J.s.school, at 1,419 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umzimkulu J.s.school doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ixopo Village Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Umzimkulu J.s.school, at 1,390 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umzimkulu J.s.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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
122 Bird Street, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Postal
P.o.box 881, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Telephone
039 259 0905
Email
umzimkulujss1@gmail.com
EMIS number
500428830

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umzimkulu J.s.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 Umzimkulu J.s.school directly, on 039 259 0905 or by email at umzimkulujss1@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umzimkulu J.s.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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Umzimkulu J.s.school the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umzimkulu J.s.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 Umzimkulu J.s.school?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Umzimkulu J.s.school?
Umzimkulu J.s.school reported 1,559 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Umzimkulu J.s.school?
Yes, Umzimkulu J.s.school is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Umzimkulu J.s.school's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Umzimkulu J.s.school.
Is Umzimkulu J.s.school a public or private school?
Umzimkulu J.s.school is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umzimkulu J.s.school?
You can call 039 259 0905 or email umzimkulujss1@gmail.com. It is located at 122 Bird Street, Umzimkhulu, 3297.