Inkosi Lokothwayo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Inkosi Lokothwayo Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500187442, Inkosi Lokothwayo Primary School serves as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 401 enrolled learners instructed by 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Inkosi Lokothwayo 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, Inkosi Lokothwayo 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
Inkosi Lokothwayo 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, Inkosi Lokothwayo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 401 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Inkosi Lokothwayo Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Gingindlovu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Mandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Vonono Area, Gingindlovu, 3800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 795, Gingindlovu, 3800.
Curriculum & Academics
Inkosi Lokothwayo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Inkosi Lokothwayo 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 trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Inkosi Lokothwayo 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
Vonono Area, Gingindlovu, 3800
Postal
P.o. Box 795, Gingindlovu, 3800
Phone
+27 67747663Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500187442
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.