Lower Tugela Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Lower Tugela Primary School
A public primary school serving the KwaZulu-Natal community in KwaZulu-Natal, Lower Tugela Primary School operates under the Ilembe education district. The school recorded 1262 learners and 34 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lower Tugela 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, Lower Tugela 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
Lower Tugela 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, Lower Tugela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,262 learners with a teaching staff of 34 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
Lower Tugela Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Phambela 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: Petunia Tugela Road, Tugela, Mandini, 4451. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 17, Tugela, 4451.
Curriculum & Academics
Lower Tugela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lower Tugela Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lower Tugela 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
Petunia Tugela Road, Tugela, Mandini, 4451
Postal
P.o. Box 17, Tugela, 4451
Phone
+27 32 457 0054Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500187886
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.