Gabangaye Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Gabangaye Primary School
Gabangaye Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in Inkone Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Zululand education district. The school recorded 1162 learners and 34 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gabangaye 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, Gabangaye 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
Gabangaye 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, Gabangaye Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,162 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Gabangaye Primary School is situated in Inkone Crescent, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ondini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Ulundi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Inkone Crescent, Unita Location, Township, 3838. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6, Ulundi, 3838.
Curriculum & Academics
Gabangaye Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gabangaye 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gabangaye 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
Inkone Crescent, Unita Location, Township, 3838
Postal
P.o. Box 6, Ulundi, 3838
Phone
+27 35 879 1578Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500146372
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.