Gamelihle Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Gamelihle Primary School
Located in Emondlo within KwaZulu-Natal, Gamelihle Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Zululand education district. In 2025, the school reported 250 learners and 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gamelihle 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, Gamelihle 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
Gamelihle 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, Gamelihle Primary School reported a total enrollment of 250 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Gamelihle Primary School is situated in Emondlo, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Emondlo circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Isgwaqana Road, Machanca, Vryheid, 3105. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2180, Emondlo, 3105.
Curriculum & Academics
Gamelihle 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gamelihle 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
Isgwaqana Road, Machanca, Vryheid, 3105
Postal
P.o. Box 2180, Emondlo, 3105
Phone
+27 76 853 2260Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500146927
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.