Christopher Nxumalo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Christopher Nxumalo Primary School
As a public primary school, Christopher Nxumalo Primary School provides education to learners in Chesterville Location, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Pinetown education district. For the 2025 academic year, 478 learners were enrolled, taught by 12 educators at a ratio of 40:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Christopher Nxumalo 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, Christopher Nxumalo 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
Christopher Nxumalo 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, Christopher Nxumalo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 478 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Christopher Nxumalo Primary School is situated in Chesterville Location, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Westville circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Bg Nicholson Road, Chesterville, Durban, 4058. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X10, Mayville, 4058.
Curriculum & Academics
Christopher Nxumalo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Christopher Nxumalo 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Christopher Nxumalo 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
Bg Nicholson Road, Chesterville, Durban, 4058
Postal
Private Bag X10, Mayville, 4058
Phone
+27 76 708 2477Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500116550
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.