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Zihlalo Primary School

Public primary school · Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Khanyisa circuit)

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

In Mahlabathini, Zihlalo Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

11
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Zihlalo 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 Zihlalo Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Zihlalo Primary School, 1,799 compared with 11; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zihlalo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Zihlalo Primary School, 1,651 compared with 11; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zihlalo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlalo 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 Zihlalo Primary School's 11; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zihlalo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlalo 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 Zihlalo Primary School's 11; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zihlalo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zihlalo Primary School, 1,650 compared with 11; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zihlalo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlalo 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
Zihlalo Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865
Postal
P.o.box 552, Mahlabathini, 3865
Telephone
079 905 5248
Email
dlamininingi948@gmail.com
EMIS number
500299959

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zihlalo 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 Zihlalo Primary School directly, on 079 905 5248 or by email at dlamininingi948@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zihlalo 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 Zihlalo Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zihlalo 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 Zihlalo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Zihlalo Primary School?
Zihlalo Primary School reported 11 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 4 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 Zihlalo Primary School?
No. Zihlalo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zihlalo Primary School a public or private school?
Zihlalo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zihlalo Primary School?
You can call 079 905 5248 or email dlamininingi948@gmail.com. It is located at Zihlalo Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865.