Memela Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Memela Primary School
A public institution, Memela Primary School functions as a primary school located in Memela Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Harry Gwala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 113 learners were enrolled, taught by 4 educators at a ratio of 28:1. 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
Memela 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, Memela 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
Memela 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, Memela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 113 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Memela Primary School is situated in Memela Tribal Authority, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Bulwer circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Sizanenjana Store, Kokstad, 3237. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 136, Donnybrook, 3237.
Curriculum & Academics
Memela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Memela 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Memela 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
Sizanenjana Store, Kokstad, 3237
Postal
P.o. Box 136, Donnybrook, 3237
Phone
+27 79 205 7155Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500207533
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.