Maphophoma Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Maphophoma Primary School
Maphophoma Primary School (EMIS 500198468) serves the Nongoma community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Zululand education district. The 2025 school year recorded 282 learners taught by 8 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. 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
Maphophoma 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, Maphophoma 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
Maphophoma 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, Maphophoma Primary School reported a total enrollment of 282 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Maphophoma 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: Maphophoma Road, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X5086, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Maphophoma Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maphophoma 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 govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Maphophoma 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
Maphophoma Road, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X5086, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 72906504Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500198468
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.