Gadokuwayo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Gadokuwayo Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500446257, Gadokuwayo Primary School serves as a public primary school in Near Zangomeni Shop, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 949 enrolled learners instructed by 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 45:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gadokuwayo Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Gadokuwayo 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
Gadokuwayo 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, Gadokuwayo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 949 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 45:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gadokuwayo Primary School is situated in Near Zangomeni Shop, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Manguzi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Thengani Area, Kwangwanase, 3973. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 611, Kwangwanase, 3973.
Curriculum & Academics
Gadokuwayo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Gadokuwayo 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
Thengani Area, Kwangwanase, 3973
Postal
P.o. Box 611, Kwangwanase, 3973
Phone
+27 76 513 2313Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500446257
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.