Kwa-qumbu Combined Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Kwa-qumbu Combined Primary School
Located in P.O. Box 35241 within KwaZulu-Natal, Kwa-qumbu Combined Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 186 learners and 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwa-qumbu Combined 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, Kwa-qumbu Combined 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
Kwa-qumbu Combined 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, Kwa-qumbu Combined Primary School reported a total enrollment of 186 learners with a teaching staff of 5 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
Kwa-qumbu Combined Primary School is situated in P.O. Box 35241, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Umkomazi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 985 D Maglela Road, Umbumbulu, Durban, 4105. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 35241, Umbumbulu, 4105.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwa-qumbu Combined Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kwa-qumbu Combined 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 Kwa-qumbu Combined 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
985 D Maglela Road, Umbumbulu, Durban, 4105
Postal
P.o. Box 35241, Umbumbulu, 4105
Phone
+27 76 843 5558Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500183150
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.