Nkanyezi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Nkanyezi Primary School
Nkanyezi Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Wasbank, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Uthukela education district. In 2025, the school reported 452 learners and 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nkanyezi Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Nkanyezi 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
Nkanyezi 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, Nkanyezi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 452 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Nkanyezi Primary School is situated in Wasbank, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Siyathuthuka circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Somshoek, Somsuku, Wasbank, 2920. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X70127, Wasbank, 2920.
Curriculum & Academics
Nkanyezi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nkanyezi Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Nkanyezi 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
Somshoek, Somsuku, Wasbank, 2920
Postal
Private Bag X70127, Wasbank, 2920
Phone
+27 82 930 9790Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500231694
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.