Kasturba Gandhi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Kasturba Gandhi Primary School
A public primary school serving the Inanda Newtown community in KwaZulu-Natal, Kasturba Gandhi Primary School operates under the Pinetown education district. The school recorded 1572 learners and 42 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
Kasturba Gandhi 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, Kasturba Gandhi 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
Kasturba Gandhi 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, Kasturba Gandhi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,572 learners with a teaching staff of 42 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
Kasturba Gandhi Primary School is situated in Inanda Newtown, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Inanda Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Gandhi Settlement, Bhambayiinanda, Inanda, 4310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 68305, Inanda, 4310.
Curriculum & Academics
Kasturba Gandhi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Kasturba Gandhi 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
Gandhi Settlement, Bhambayiinanda, Inanda, 4310
Postal
P.o. Box 68305, Inanda, 4310
Phone
+27 31 519 1558Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500420024
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.