Gugulethu Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Gugulethu Primary School
With EMIS number 500152551, Gugulethu Primary School is a public primary school located in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Pinetown district. The 2025 academic year saw 297 enrolled learners instructed by 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 50:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gugulethu Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Gugulethu Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Gugulethu 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, Gugulethu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 297 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 50:1, 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
Gugulethu Primary School is situated in Kwamashu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Malandela circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1672 D Mpofu Road, Kwamashud Section, Kwamashu, 4360. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X06, Kwamashu, 4360.
Curriculum & Academics
Gugulethu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gugulethu Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gugulethu 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1672 D Mpofu Road, Kwamashud Section, Kwamashu, 4360
Postal
Private Bag X06, Kwamashu, 4360
Phone
+27 76 126 5634Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500152551
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.