Douglas Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Douglas Primary School
In the rural area of KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, Douglas Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Umzinyathi education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 293 learners with a teaching staff of 9, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Douglas 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, Douglas 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
Douglas 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, Douglas Primary School reported a total enrollment of 293 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Douglas Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Endumeni South 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: Qamu Tribal Authority, Ladysmith, 2920. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X70137, Wasbank, 2920.
Curriculum & Academics
Douglas Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Douglas 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 Douglas 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
Qamu Tribal Authority, Ladysmith, 2920
Postal
Private Bag X70137, Wasbank, 2920
Phone
+27 83 795 8884Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500123062
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.