Dukemini Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Dukemini Primary School
A public primary school serving the Kwa Mashu community in KwaZulu-Natal, Dukemini Primary School operates under the Pinetown education district. The school recorded 242 learners and 11 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dukemini 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, Dukemini 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
Dukemini 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, Dukemini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 242 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Dukemini Primary School is situated in Kwa Mashu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Malandela 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: 576 E Mzilikazi Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 27184, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360.
Curriculum & Academics
Dukemini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dukemini 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 Dukemini 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
576 E Mzilikazi Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Postal
P.o. Box 27184, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Phone
+27 31 501 1171Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500123839
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.