Izotsha Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Izotsha Primary School
Situated in Izotsha, KwaZulu-Natal, Izotsha Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Ugu education district. The school recorded 519 learners and 27 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Izotsha Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Izotsha 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
Izotsha 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, Izotsha Primary School reported a total enrollment of 519 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Izotsha Primary School is situated in Izotsha, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Ogwini 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: Corner Of Izotsha Gamalakhe Street, Izotsha, Port Shepstone, 4265. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1004, Shellybeach, 4265.
Curriculum & Academics
Izotsha Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Izotsha 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 Izotsha 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
Corner Of Izotsha Gamalakhe Street, Izotsha, Port Shepstone, 4265
Postal
Private Bag X1004, Shellybeach, 4265
Phone
+27 39 685 0735Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500170570
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.