Lynford School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Lynford School
Lynford School provides primary school education as a independent school in R612 Donnybrook Road, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Harry Gwala education district. In 2025, the school reported 180 learners and 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lynford School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Lynford School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Lynford 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, Lynford School reported a total enrollment of 180 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, 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
Lynford School is situated in R612 Donnybrook Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Lufafa circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Lynford Farm, Ubuhlebezwe, 3276. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X557, Ixopo, 3276.
Curriculum & Academics
Lynford School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lynford 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 Lynford 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Lynford Farm, Ubuhlebezwe, 3276
Postal
Private Bag X557, Ixopo, 3276
Phone
+27 87 997 1167Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500316353
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.