Amakhemfundo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Amakhemfundo Primary School
Serving the Glencoe community in KwaZulu-Natal, Amakhemfundo Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Umzinyathi education district. In 2025, the school reported 572 learners and 22 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Amakhemfundo Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Amakhemfundo Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Amakhemfundo Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Amakhemfundo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 572 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Amakhemfundo Primary School is situated in Glencoe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Endumeni Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Endumeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ndumeni Street, Sithembile Location, Glencoe, 2930. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 259, Glencoe, 2930.
Curriculum & Academics
Amakhemfundo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Amakhemfundo Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Amakhemfundo Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Ndumeni Street, Sithembile Location, Glencoe, 2930
Postal
P.o. Box 259, Glencoe, 2930
Phone
+27 67 958 0958Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500101639
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.