Kandaspunt Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Kandaspunt Primary School
Serving the Vryheid community in KwaZulu-Natal, Kandaspunt Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Zululand education district. In 2025, the school reported 74 learners and 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 15:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kandaspunt 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, Kandaspunt 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
Kandaspunt 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, Kandaspunt Primary School reported a total enrollment of 74 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Kandaspunt Primary School is situated in Vryheid, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Emondlo circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ncome Prison, Encome, Vryheid, 3100. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9420, Vryheid, 3100.
Curriculum & Academics
Kandaspunt Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kandaspunt 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 other and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kandaspunt 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
Ncome Prison, Encome, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
Private Bag X9420, Vryheid, 3100
Phone
+27 34 972 9401Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500172309
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.