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Zimisele Primary School

Public primary school · Ekuvukeni Area, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Sinethemba circuit)

Zimisele Primary School is a public primary school in Ekuvukeni Area. 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 Zimisele Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ekuvukeni Area, Zimisele Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

638
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Zimisele Primary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Zimisele Primary School's 638, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Zimisele Primary School's 638; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zimisele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimisele 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 Zimisele Primary School's 638; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimisele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimisele 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 Zimisele Primary School's 638; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimisele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimisele 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 Zimisele Primary School's 638; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimisele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimisele 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
Waaihoek Township, Waaihoek, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X10026, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
072 187 8123
Email
zimisele-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500300366

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zimisele 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 Zimisele Primary School directly, on 072 187 8123 or by email at ZIMISELE-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zimisele 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 Zimisele Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zimisele 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 Zimisele Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Zimisele Primary School?
Zimisele Primary School reported 638 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Zimisele Primary School?
No. Zimisele Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zimisele Primary School a public or private school?
Zimisele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zimisele Primary School?
You can call 072 187 8123 or email ZIMISELE-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Waaihoek Township, Waaihoek, Ladysmith, 3370.