Cranham Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Cranham Primary School
Cranham Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Nomalanga Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Umgungundlovu education district. In 2025, the school reported 147 learners and 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Cranham 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, Cranham 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
Cranham 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, Cranham Primary School reported a total enrollment of 147 learners with a teaching staff of 5 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
Cranham Primary School is situated in Nomalanga Reserve, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mpofana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Umvoti Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 222 D Mooi River Road, Greytown, 3250. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 299, Greytown, 3250.
Curriculum & Academics
Cranham Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Cranham 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Cranham 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
222 D Mooi River Road, Greytown, 3250
Postal
P.o. Box 299, Greytown, 3250
Phone
+27 83 249 0343Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500118511
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.