Kwakhetha Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Kwakhetha Primary School
As a public primary school, Kwakhetha Primary School provides education to learners in Impendle, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umgungundlovu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 420 learners were enrolled, taught by 11 educators at a ratio of 38:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwakhetha 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, Kwakhetha 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
Kwakhetha 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, Kwakhetha Primary School reported a total enrollment of 420 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Kwakhetha Primary School is situated in Impendle, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Impendle circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Impendle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Near Jabula Supermarket, Impendle, 3227. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X509, Impendle, Pietermarizburg, 3227.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwakhetha Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kwakhetha 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 Kwakhetha 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
Near Jabula Supermarket, Impendle, 3227
Postal
Private Bag X509, Impendle, Pietermarizburg, 3227
Phone
+27 82 542 7176Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500180005
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.