Nkombane Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Nkombane Primary School
Based in Dukuduku South, KwaZulu-Natal, Nkombane Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Umkhanyakude education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 725 learners with a teaching staff of 19, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nkombane 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, Nkombane 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
Nkombane 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, Nkombane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 725 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Nkombane Primary School is situated in Dukuduku South, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Hluhluwe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Mtubatuba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: St Lucia, Dukuduku South, Stlucia, 3936. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 9449, Stlucia, 3936.
Curriculum & Academics
Nkombane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nkombane Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 Nkombane 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
St Lucia, Dukuduku South, Stlucia, 3936
Postal
P.o. Box 9449, Stlucia, 3936
Phone
+27 72 413 1852Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500307359
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.