Inkosi Masumpa Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Inkosi Masumpa Primary School
As a public primary school, Inkosi Masumpa Primary School provides education to learners in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Uthukela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 962 learners were enrolled, taught by 29 educators at a ratio of 33:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Inkosi Masumpa 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, Inkosi Masumpa 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
Inkosi Masumpa 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, Inkosi Masumpa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 962 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Inkosi Masumpa Primary School is situated in Bergville, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Emazizini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Okhahlamba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Dukuza Road, Zwelitsha, Bergville, 3350. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 146, Bergville, 3350.
Curriculum & Academics
Inkosi Masumpa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Inkosi Masumpa 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 trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Inkosi Masumpa 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
Dukuza Road, Zwelitsha, Bergville, 3350
Postal
P.o. Box 146, Bergville, 3350
Phone
+27 36 307 0254Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500201317
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.