Gubuzela Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Gubuzela Primary School
Gubuzela Primary School is registered as a public combined school based in Kwenhlanyanga Mzweni, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Umzinyathi education district. The school recorded 225 learners and 9 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gubuzela 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, Gubuzela 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
Gubuzela 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, Gubuzela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 225 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Gubuzela Primary School is situated in Kwenhlanyanga Mzweni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Pomeroy 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: Oqungweni To Mhlumayo Road, Tugela Ferry, 3010. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 67, Tugela Ferry, 3020.
Curriculum & Academics
Gubuzela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gubuzela Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gubuzela 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
Oqungweni To Mhlumayo Road, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Postal
P.o. Box 67, Tugela Ferry, 3020
Phone
+27 82 628 2028Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500152403
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.