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Uphiso Primary School

Public primary school · Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Mngeni Valley circuit)

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

Uphiso Primary School is a public primary school in Ndwedwe. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

312
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Uphiso 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 Uphiso Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Uphiso Primary School, 2,756 compared with 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uphiso Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uphiso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Uphiso Primary School, 2,130 compared with 312, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Uphiso Primary School's 312, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Uphiso Primary School, 2,007 compared with 312, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Uphiso Primary School, 1,978 compared with 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uphiso Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uphiso 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
Emaphetheni Area, Ndwedwe, Inanda, 4310
Postal
Private Bag X 010, Maphephetheni Inanda, Durban, 4310
Telephone
081 240 1952
Email
tc.vilakazi4@gmail.com
EMIS number
500290154

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Uphiso 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 Uphiso Primary School directly, on 081 240 1952 or by email at tc.vilakazi4@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Uphiso 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 Uphiso Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Uphiso 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 Uphiso Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Uphiso Primary School?
Uphiso Primary School reported 312 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Uphiso Primary School?
No. Uphiso Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Uphiso Primary School a public or private school?
Uphiso Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Uphiso Primary School?
You can call 081 240 1952 or email tc.vilakazi4@gmail.com. It is located at Emaphetheni Area, Ndwedwe, Inanda, 4310.