Dumenkungwini Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Dumenkungwini Primary School
Dumenkungwini Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in Mkhwakhweni, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Zululand education district. The school recorded 271 learners and 9 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dumenkungwini 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, Dumenkungwini 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
Dumenkungwini 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, Dumenkungwini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 271 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Dumenkungwini Primary School is situated in Mkhwakhweni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ncotshane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ntshangase Tribal Authority, Mkhwakhweni, Pongola, 3170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 129, Pongola, 3170.
Curriculum & Academics
Dumenkungwini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dumenkungwini 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dumenkungwini 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
Ntshangase Tribal Authority, Mkhwakhweni, Pongola, 3170
Postal
P.o. Box 129, Pongola, 3170
Phone
+27 73 644 6261Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500124394
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.