Izingolweni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Izingolweni Primary School
Serving the Dlovinga Ward 31 community in KwaZulu-Natal, Izingolweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 1342 learners and 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Izingolweni 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, Izingolweni 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
Izingolweni 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, Izingolweni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,342 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Izingolweni Primary School is situated in Dlovinga Ward 31, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Izingolweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Dlovinga Ward, Izingolweni, 4260. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 58, Izingolweni, Portshepstone, 4260.
Curriculum & Academics
Izingolweni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Izingolweni Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Izingolweni 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
Dlovinga Ward, Izingolweni, 4260
Postal
P.o. Box 58, Izingolweni, Portshepstone, 4260
Phone
+27 78 244 6409Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500170459
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.