Inkosi Ngwadi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Inkosi Ngwadi Primary School
Inkosi Ngwadi Primary School is a public primary school located in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 570 learners and 13 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Inkosi Ngwadi 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 Ngwadi 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 Ngwadi 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 Ngwadi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 570 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Inkosi Ngwadi Primary School is situated in Bergville, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Emangwaneni 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: Cathedral Peak Road, Ngoba Area, Winterton, 3340. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X7, Winterton, 3340.
Curriculum & Academics
Inkosi Ngwadi 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 Ngwadi 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 Inkosi Ngwadi 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
Cathedral Peak Road, Ngoba Area, Winterton, 3340
Postal
Private Bag X7, Winterton, 3340
Phone
+27 36 492 0038Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500229141
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.