Nkonisa Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Nkonisa Primary School
Nkonisa Primary School (EMIS 500232286) serves the Nkandla community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 304 learners taught by 10 educators, achieving a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nkonisa 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, Nkonisa 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
Nkonisa 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, Nkonisa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 304 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Nkonisa Primary School is situated in Nkandla, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ithala circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Nkandla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Amaphuthu Tribal Authority, Nkandla, 3855. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X120, Nkandla, 3855.
Curriculum & Academics
Nkonisa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nkonisa 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 Nkonisa 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
Amaphuthu Tribal Authority, Nkandla, 3855
Postal
Private Bag X120, Nkandla, 3855
Phone
+27 83 578 0450Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500232286
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.