Itshelejuba Lower Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Itshelejuba Lower Primary School
Located in KwaZulu-Natal within KwaZulu-Natal, Itshelejuba Lower Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Zululand education district. In 2025, the school reported 536 learners and 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 41:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Itshelejuba Lower 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, Itshelejuba Lower 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
Itshelejuba Lower 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, Itshelejuba Lower Primary School reported a total enrollment of 536 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, 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
Itshelejuba Lower Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Belgrade circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 2 N Pongola To Pietrietief, Highland, Pongola, 3170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 712, Pongolo, 3170.
Curriculum & Academics
Itshelejuba Lower Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Itshelejuba Lower 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Itshelejuba Lower 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
2 N Pongola To Pietrietief, Highland, Pongola, 3170
Postal
P.o. Box 712, Pongolo, 3170
Phone
+27 82 700 4370Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500169793
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.