Gem-ntshebe Junior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Gem-ntshebe Junior Primary School
With EMIS number 500114922, Gem-ntshebe Junior Primary School is a public primary school located in Izingolweni, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Ugu district. The 2025 academic year saw 41 enrolled learners instructed by 2 educators, resulting in a ratio of 20:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gem-ntshebe Junior 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, Gem-ntshebe 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
Gem-ntshebe 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, Gem-ntshebe Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 41 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gem-ntshebe Junior Primary School is situated in Izingolweni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Izingolweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Central, Port Shepstone, 4642. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 200, Izingolweni, 4260.
Curriculum & Academics
Gem-ntshebe Junior 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 Gem-ntshebe 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
Central, Port Shepstone, 4642
Postal
P.o. Box 200, Izingolweni, 4260
Phone
+27 78 988 1534Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500114922
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.