Celimfundo Primary School

KwaZulu-Natal ยท Umzinyathi

Public Primary School Q1 No Fee

About Celimfundo Primary School

As a public school, Celimfundo Primary School provides primary school education to learners in Ngulule, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district. The 2025 school year recorded 204 learners taught by 5 educators, achieving a ratio of 41:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Celimfundo Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.

Fee Status

As a Q1 institution, Celimfundo 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

Celimfundo 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, Celimfundo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 204 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Celimfundo Primary School is situated in Ngulule, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Pomeroy circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: 281 P Block, Pomeroy, 3020. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 133, Tugela Ferry, 3020.

Curriculum & Academics

Celimfundo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Celimfundo 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Celimfundo 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

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Address

281 P Block, Pomeroy, 3020

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Postal

P.o. Box 133, Tugela Ferry, 3020

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 204
Educators 5

Learner:Educator Ratio

41:1 learners per educator

Above average โ€” large class sizes

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictUmzinyathi

EMIS Number

500115366

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.