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Uphande Primary School

Public primary school · Ubombo Magisterial Distric, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Mkhuze circuit)

Uphande Primary School is a public primary school in Ubombo Magisterial Distric. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Uphande Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ubombo Magisterial Distric, Uphande Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

261
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umkhanyakude district with Uphande Primary School.

  • Thongwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Uphande Primary School, 3,881 compared with 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uphande Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,527 learners against Uphande Primary School's 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uphande Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Uphande Primary School, 1,819 compared with 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uphande Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,582 learners against Uphande Primary School's 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uphande Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uphande Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,579 learners against Uphande Primary School's 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uphande Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uphande 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
Uphande Area, Mkuze, 3970
Postal
Private Bag X626, Ubombo, 3970
Telephone
082 211 4179
EMIS number
500290043

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Uphande 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 Uphande Primary School directly, on 082 211 4179, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Uphande 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 Uphande Primary School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
No matric pass rate is on record for Uphande 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 Umkhanyakude besides Uphande Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Uphande Primary School?
Uphande Primary School reported 261 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Uphande Primary School?
No. Uphande Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Uphande Primary School a public or private school?
Uphande Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Uphande Primary School?
You can call 082 211 4179. It is located at Uphande Area, Mkuze, 3970.