Gogovuma Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Gogovuma Primary School
As a public primary school, Gogovuma Primary School provides education to learners in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ilembe education district. For the 2025 academic year, 52 learners were enrolled, taught by 5 educators at a ratio of 10:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gogovuma 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, Gogovuma 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
Gogovuma 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, Gogovuma Primary School reported a total enrollment of 52 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
Gogovuma Primary School is situated in Tongaat, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Insuze circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwaluthuli Dabanguri Area, Kwaluthuli, Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 874, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Gogovuma 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 Gogovuma 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
Kwaluthuli Dabanguri Area, Kwaluthuli, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o. Box 874, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 72 485 7554Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500150516
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.