Khalipha Senior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Khalipha Senior Primary School
Khalipha Senior Primary School functions as a public primary school in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Umlazi education district. The school recorded 1017 learners and 26 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Khalipha Senior 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, Khalipha Senior 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
Khalipha Senior 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, Khalipha Senior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,017 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Khalipha Senior Primary School is situated in Umlazi, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Dukumbane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 461 Z Unit, Umlazi, Durban, 4031. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 54121, Umlazi, 4031.
Curriculum & Academics
Khalipha Senior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Khalipha Senior 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 Khalipha Senior 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
461 Z Unit, Umlazi, Durban, 4031
Postal
P.o. Box 54121, Umlazi, 4031
Phone
+27 31 909 1712Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500173012
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.