Gede Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Gede Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gede 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, Gede 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
Gede 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, Gede Primary School reported a total enrollment of 247 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, 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
Gede Primary School is situated in Kwazenzele, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Endumeni South circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Helpmekaar Road, Dundee, 3020. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 132, Pomeroy, 3020.
Curriculum & Academics
Gede 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gede 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
Helpmekaar Road, Dundee, 3020
Postal
P.o. Box 132, Pomeroy, 3020
Phone
+27 72 701 7148Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500147889
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.