Insuze-gcwensa Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Insuze-gcwensa Primary School
With EMIS number 500165871, Insuze-gcwensa Primary School is a public primary school located in Ozwathini, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Ilembe district. The 2025 academic year saw 281 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Insuze-gcwensa 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, Insuze-gcwensa 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
Insuze-gcwensa 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, Insuze-gcwensa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 281 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Insuze-gcwensa Primary School is situated in Ozwathini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Ozwathini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ensuze Tribal Authority, Ensuze, Ozwathini, 3242. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 90255, Ozwathini, 3242.
Curriculum & Academics
Insuze-gcwensa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Insuze-gcwensa 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 Insuze-gcwensa 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
Ensuze Tribal Authority, Ensuze, Ozwathini, 3242
Postal
P.o. Box 90255, Ozwathini, 3242
Phone
+27 72 252 9796Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500165871
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.