Nizamia Islamic School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Nizamia Islamic School
Serving the KwaZulu-Natal community in KwaZulu-Natal, Nizamia Islamic School operates as a independent combined school. The school is administered under the Umgungundlovu education district. In 2025, the school reported 354 learners and 25 educators, resulting in a ratio of 14:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Nizamia Islamic School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Nizamia Islamic 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, Nizamia Islamic School reported a total enrollment of 354 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
Nizamia Islamic School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Edendale circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 181 East Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3207. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 600, Luxm, 3207.
Curriculum & Academics
Nizamia Islamic School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nizamia Islamic School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Nizamia Islamic 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
181 East Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3207
Postal
P.o. Box 600, Luxm, 3207
Phone
+27 33 394 7193Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500230991
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.