Joel Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Joel Primary School
Joel Primary School functions as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Ilembe education district. The school recorded 1316 learners and 36 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Joel 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, Joel 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
Joel 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, Joel Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,316 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Joel Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Balcomb's Hill circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Maphumulo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1536 D Ekunqobeni Woza Road, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4470. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 37, Maphumulo, 4470.
Curriculum & Academics
Joel Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Joel 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Joel 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
1536 D Ekunqobeni Woza Road, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4470
Postal
P.o. Box 37, Maphumulo, 4470
Phone
+27 32 481 2017Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500323972
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.