Masokaneni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Masokaneni Primary School
Based in Masokaneni, KwaZulu-Natal, Masokaneni Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Zululand education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 273 learners with a teaching staff of 8, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Masokaneni 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, Masokaneni 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
Masokaneni 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, Masokaneni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 273 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Masokaneni Primary School is situated in Masokaneni, 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: Masokaneni Area, Maye Area, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2338, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Masokaneni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Masokaneni 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 govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Masokaneni 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
Masokaneni Area, Maye Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
P.o. Box 2338, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 72 397 9741Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500326969
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.