Ixopo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Ixopo Primary School
A public institution, Ixopo Primary School functions as a primary school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Harry Gwala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 752 learners were enrolled, taught by 35 educators at a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ixopo Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ixopo Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ixopo 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, Ixopo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 752 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Ixopo Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Miskoffil circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Commercial Road, Ixopo, Ixopo Town, 3276. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 555, Ixopo, 3276.
Curriculum & Academics
Ixopo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ixopo Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ixopo 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Commercial Road, Ixopo, Ixopo Town, 3276
Postal
P.o. Box 555, Ixopo, 3276
Phone
+27 39 834 2051Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500170200
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.