Isonto Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Isonto Primary School
Isonto Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Ladysmith area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Uthukela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 59 learners were enrolled, taught by 2 educators at a ratio of 30:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Isonto Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Isonto 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
Isonto 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, Isonto Primary School reported a total enrollment of 59 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Isonto Primary School is situated in Ladysmith, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Klipriver circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Windsor Dam Area, Windsordam Area, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2289, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Isonto Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Isonto 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 govt education and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Isonto 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
Windsor Dam Area, Windsordam Area, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 2289, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 73 475 1285Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500169312
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.