Isiphethu-semfundo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Isiphethu-semfundo Primary School
Situated in an rural part of Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, Isiphethu-semfundo Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 14 learners with a teaching staff of 4, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 4:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Isiphethu-semfundo 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, Isiphethu-semfundo 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
Isiphethu-semfundo 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, Isiphethu-semfundo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 14 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 4:1, 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
Isiphethu-semfundo Primary School is situated in Nottingham Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Lions River circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umngeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 361 D Section, Nottingham Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3280. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 189, Nottinghamroad, 3280.
Curriculum & Academics
Isiphethu-semfundo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Isiphethu-semfundo Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Isiphethu-semfundo 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
361 D Section, Nottingham Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3280
Postal
P.o. Box 189, Nottinghamroad, 3280
Phone
+27 83 979 8791Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500168461
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.