Kwampunzana Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Kwampunzana Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Kwampunzana Primary School is a primary school located in Nongoma within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Zululand education district. The 2025 school year recorded 232 learners taught by 11 educators, achieving a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwampunzana Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Kwampunzana 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
Kwampunzana 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, Kwampunzana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 232 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Kwampunzana Primary School is situated in Nongoma, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Usuthu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwampunzana Area, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X5046, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwampunzana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kwampunzana 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kwampunzana 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
Kwampunzana Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X5046, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 79 206 2423Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500181633
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.