Makheme Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Makheme Primary School
Serving the Nongoma community in KwaZulu-Natal, Makheme Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Zululand education district. In 2025, the school reported 185 learners and 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Makheme 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, Makheme 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
Makheme 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, Makheme Primary School reported a total enrollment of 185 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Makheme Primary School is situated in Nongoma, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Maphophoma circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Emaye Area, Vryheid, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X5088, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Makheme Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makheme 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Makheme 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
Emaye Area, Vryheid, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X5088, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 76 159 2045Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500194583
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.