Gwegwede Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Gwegwede Primary School
In the rural area of Hlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal, Gwegwede Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Umkhanyakude education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 426 learners with a teaching staff of 15, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gwegwede 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, Gwegwede 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
Gwegwede 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, Gwegwede Primary School reported a total enrollment of 426 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gwegwede Primary School is situated in Hlabisa, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Empembeni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Hlabisa Tribal Authority, Hlabisa, 3937. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X5007, Hlabisa, 3937.
Curriculum & Academics
Gwegwede Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gwegwede 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 Gwegwede 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
Hlabisa Tribal Authority, Hlabisa, 3937
Postal
Private Bag X5007, Hlabisa, 3937
Phone
+27 76 787 5324Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500152847
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.