Silethukukhanya Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Silethukukhanya Primary School
Silethukukhanya Primary School (EMIS 500343397) serves the Ulundi community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Zululand education district. The 2025 school year recorded 53 learners taught by 6 educators, achieving a ratio of 9:1. 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
Silethukukhanya 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, Silethukukhanya 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
Silethukukhanya 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, Silethukukhanya Primary School reported a total enrollment of 53 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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
Silethukukhanya Primary School is situated in Ulundi, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Khanyisa circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Ulundi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 244 P-mashudu Area, Nhlazatshe, Ulundi, 3838. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1318, Ulundi, 3838.
Curriculum & Academics
Silethukukhanya Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Silethukukhanya Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Silethukukhanya 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
244 P-mashudu Area, Nhlazatshe, Ulundi, 3838
Postal
P.o. Box 1318, Ulundi, 3838
Phone
+27 73 876 1081Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500343397
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.