Amathuli Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Amathuli Primary School
Amathuli Primary School functions as a public primary school in Opposite Sikhulile Secondary, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Umgungundlovu education district. The school recorded 320 learners and 11 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Amathuli Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Amathuli 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
Amathuli 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, Amathuli Primary School reported a total enrollment of 320 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Amathuli Primary School is situated in Opposite Sikhulile Secondary, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mshwathi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umshwathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 614 Noodsberg Road, Umthuli Tribal Area, Ozwathini, 3242. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X217, Ozwatini, 3242.
Curriculum & Academics
Amathuli Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Amathuli Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department 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 Amathuli 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
614 Noodsberg Road, Umthuli Tribal Area, Ozwathini, 3242
Postal
Private Bag X217, Ozwatini, 3242
Phone
+27 71 452 5208Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500102638
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.