Izimbuthu Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Izimbuthu Primary School
Based in Utrecht, KwaZulu-Natal, Izimbuthu Primary School is a public combined school located in an rural setting under the Amajuba education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 569 learners with a teaching staff of 18, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Izimbuthu 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, Izimbuthu 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
Izimbuthu 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, Izimbuthu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 569 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Izimbuthu Primary School is situated in Utrecht, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Ebuhleni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Emadlangeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Berou Farm, Utrecht, 2980. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 324, Utrecht, 2980.
Curriculum & Academics
Izimbuthu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Izimbuthu 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Izimbuthu 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500339697
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.