Hluthankungu Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Hluthankungu Primary School
Situated in Behind Bizeecorp 106cc, KwaZulu-Natal, Hluthankungu Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Harry Gwala education district. The school recorded 749 learners and 16 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 47:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hluthankungu 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, Hluthankungu 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
Hluthankungu 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, Hluthankungu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 749 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 47:1, 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
Hluthankungu Primary School is situated in Behind Bizeecorp 106cc, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Jolivet circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 26184 Ixopo Road, Hluthankungu, Highflats, 3306. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 108, High Flats, 3306.
Curriculum & Academics
Hluthankungu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hluthankungu Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Hluthankungu 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
26184 Ixopo Road, Hluthankungu, Highflats, 3306
Postal
P.o. Box 108, High Flats, 3306
Phone
+27 78 487 7696Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500157916
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.