Kwethu Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Kwethu Primary School
Kwethu Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Ward 30, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Amajuba education district. In 2025, the school reported 405 learners and 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwethu 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, Kwethu 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
Kwethu 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, Kwethu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 405 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Kwethu Primary School is situated in Ward 30, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Osizweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2052 Lot A/A Makhanya Area, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2956. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 50242, Osizweni, 2952.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwethu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kwethu 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 Kwethu 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
2052 Lot A/A Makhanya Area, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2956
Postal
P.o. Box 50242, Osizweni, 2952
Phone
+27 83 737 7715Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500184519
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.