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Vryheid Public Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Filidi circuit)

Vryheid Public Primary School is a public primary school based in Zululand district. It currently teaches around 1,138 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Vryheid Public Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Zululand district, Vryheid Public Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,138
Learners
32
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Vryheid Public Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Vryheid Public Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against Vryheid Public Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Vryheid Public Primary School, 1,799 compared with 1,138; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vryheid Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vryheid Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Vryheid Public Primary School, 1,651 compared with 1,138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vryheid Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vryheid Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Vryheid Public Primary School's 1,138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vryheid Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vryheid Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Vryheid Public Primary School's 1,138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vryheid Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vryheid Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vryheid Public Primary School, 1,650 compared with 1,138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vryheid Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vryheid Public 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
123 Mark Street, Vryheid East, 3100
Postal
P.o.box 2504, Vryheid, 3100
Telephone
034 983 2822
Email
vhdpps@gmail.com
EMIS number
500292781

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vryheid Public 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 Vryheid Public Primary School directly, on 034 983 2822 or by email at vhdpps@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vryheid Public 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 Vryheid Public Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vryheid Public 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 Zululand besides Vryheid Public Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Vryheid Public Primary School?
Vryheid Public Primary School reported 1,138 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Vryheid Public Primary School?
Yes, Vryheid Public Primary 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.
Is Vryheid Public Primary School a public or private school?
Vryheid Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vryheid Public Primary School?
You can call 034 983 2822 or email vhdpps@gmail.com. It is located at 123 Mark Street, Vryheid East, 3100.