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Weleni Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Watersmeet circuit)

Weleni Primary School is a public primary school in Uthukela district. 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 Weleni Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Uthukela district, Weleni Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

176
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Weleni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Uthukela district

Here is how Weleni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Weleni Primary School's 176, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Weleni Primary School's 176; is a public combined school, a different phase than Weleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Weleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Weleni Primary School's 176; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Weleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Weleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Weleni Primary School's 176; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Weleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Weleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Weleni Primary School's 176; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Weleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Weleni 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
St Josephs Roman Mission, Besters, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o.box 1754, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
036 635 4314
Email
weleni-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500295297

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Weleni 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 Weleni Primary School directly, on 036 635 4314 or by email at WELENI-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Weleni 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 Weleni Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Weleni 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 Uthukela besides Weleni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Weleni Primary School?
Weleni Primary School reported 176 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Weleni Primary School?
No. Weleni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Weleni Primary School a public or private school?
Weleni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Weleni Primary School?
You can call 036 635 4314 or email WELENI-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at St Josephs Roman Mission, Besters, Ladysmith, 3370.