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Wela Primary School

Public primary school · Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Buxedene circuit)

Wela Primary School is a public primary school based in Nongoma. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Nongoma, Wela Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

183
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Wela Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Zululand district

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

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Wela Primary School, 1,799 compared with 183; is a public combined school, a different phase than Wela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Wela Primary School, 1,651 compared with 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wela 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 Wela Primary School's 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wela 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 Wela Primary School's 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wela Primary School, 1,650 compared with 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wela 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
Wela Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
P.o.box 1518, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
082 403 5896
Email
welaprimaryschool@gov.com
EMIS number
500295112

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wela 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 Wela Primary School directly, on 082 403 5896 or by email at welaprimaryschool@gov.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wela 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 Wela Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Wela 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 Wela Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Wela Primary School?
Wela Primary School reported 183 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Wela Primary School?
No. Wela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Wela Primary School a public or private school?
Wela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wela Primary School?
You can call 082 403 5896 or email welaprimaryschool@gov.com. It is located at Wela Area, Nongoma, 3950.