Ncwabakazi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Ncwabakazi Primary School
Located in Hlabisa within KwaZulu-Natal, Ncwabakazi Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umkhanyakude education district. In 2025, the school reported 127 learners and 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ncwabakazi 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, Ncwabakazi 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
Ncwabakazi 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, Ncwabakazi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 127 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ncwabakazi Primary School is situated in Hlabisa, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Ezibayeni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Hluhluwe Tribal Authority, Ncwabakazi, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6010, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Ncwabakazi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ncwabakazi 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 Ncwabakazi 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
Hluhluwe Tribal Authority, Ncwabakazi, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X6010, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 82 709 9606Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500223924
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.