Kwa-thambo C.p. School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Kwa-thambo C.p. School
Situated in an urban part of Box 624, KwaZulu-Natal, Kwa-thambo C.p. School functions as a public primary school within the Umlazi education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 917 learners with a teaching staff of 27, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwa-thambo C.p. 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, Kwa-thambo C.p. 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-thambo C.p. 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-thambo C.p. School reported a total enrollment of 917 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Kwa-thambo C.p. School is situated in Box 624, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Mafa 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: 2370 Kwamakhutha Township, Durban, Amanzimtoti, 4125. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 624, Amanzimtoti, 4125.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwa-thambo C.p. School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kwa-thambo C.p. 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-thambo C.p. 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
2370 Kwamakhutha Township, Durban, Amanzimtoti, 4125
Postal
P.o. Box 624, Amanzimtoti, 4125
Phone
+27 31 950 1017Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500183742
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.