Phembukukhanya Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Phembukukhanya Primary School
Serving the Gobhamehlo Area community in KwaZulu-Natal, Phembukukhanya Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 491 learners and 22 educators, resulting in a ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phembukukhanya 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, Phembukukhanya 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
Phembukukhanya 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, Phembukukhanya Primary School reported a total enrollment of 491 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Phembukukhanya Primary School is situated in Gobhamehlo Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Highflats circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umzumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Hlokozi Road, Gobhamehlo, Umzinto, 4200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 710, Umzinto, 4200.
Curriculum & Academics
Phembukukhanya Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phembukukhanya 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 Phembukukhanya 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
Hlokozi Road, Gobhamehlo, Umzinto, 4200
Postal
P.o. Box 710, Umzinto, 4200
Phone
+27 72 322 1007Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500164761
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.