Charles Johnson Memorial Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Charles Johnson Memorial Primary School
Serving the Nquthu community in KwaZulu-Natal, Charles Johnson Memorial Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Umzinyathi education district. In 2025, the school reported 8 learners and 2 educators, resulting in a ratio of 4:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Charles Johnson Memorial 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, Charles Johnson Memorial 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
Charles Johnson Memorial 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, Charles Johnson Memorial Primary School reported a total enrollment of 8 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 4:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Charles Johnson Memorial Primary School is situated in Nquthu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Nondweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Nqutu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Dube Street, Nqutu, 3135. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X5503, Nquthu, 3435.
Curriculum & Academics
Charles Johnson Memorial Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Charles Johnson Memorial 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 hospital and the school buildings are owned by hospital.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Charles Johnson Memorial 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
Dube Street, Nqutu, 3135
Postal
Private Bag X5503, Nquthu, 3435
Phone
+27 72 392 6113Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500115995
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.