Gamalakhe Junior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Gamalakhe Junior Primary School
Located in Gamalakhe within KwaZulu-Natal, Gamalakhe Junior Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 775 learners and 22 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gamalakhe Junior 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, Gamalakhe Junior 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
Gamalakhe Junior 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, Gamalakhe Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 775 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Gamalakhe Junior Primary School is situated in Gamalakhe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Gamalakhe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 50230 Road, Gamalakhe, Port Shepstone, 4249. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X718, Gamalakhe, 4249.
Curriculum & Academics
Gamalakhe Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gamalakhe Junior 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 Gamalakhe Junior 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
50230 Road, Gamalakhe, Port Shepstone, 4249
Postal
Private Bag X718, Gamalakhe, 4249
Phone
+27 39 318 1368Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500146890
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.