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Zakhele Primary School

Public primary school · Emabomvini, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Mvoti circuit)

Zakhele Primary School is a public primary school based in Emabomvini. 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 Zakhele Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Emabomvini, Zakhele Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

703
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Zakhele Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Zakhele Primary School's 703; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zakhele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zakhele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Zakhele Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zakhele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zakhele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakhele Primary School, 1,513 compared with 703, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Zakhele Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zakhele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zakhele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakhele Primary School, 1,348 compared with 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zakhele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zakhele 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
Umvoti Road, Greytown, 3250
Postal
P.o.box 1472, Greytown, 3250
Telephone
076 723 9004
Email
zakheleprimary1572@gmail.com
EMIS number
500326042

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zakhele 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 Zakhele Primary School directly, on 076 723 9004 or by email at zakheleprimary1572@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zakhele 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 Zakhele Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zakhele 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 Umzinyathi besides Zakhele Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Zakhele Primary School?
Zakhele Primary School reported 703 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Zakhele Primary School?
No. Zakhele Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zakhele Primary School a public or private school?
Zakhele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zakhele Primary School?
You can call 076 723 9004 or email zakheleprimary1572@gmail.com. It is located at Umvoti Road, Greytown, 3250.