Nogqaza Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Nogqaza Primary School
Nogqaza Primary School (EMIS 500233988) serves the Kwamevana Township community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 785 learners taught by 24 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nogqaza Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Nogqaza 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
Nogqaza 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, Nogqaza Primary School reported a total enrollment of 785 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Nogqaza Primary School is situated in Kwamevana Township, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Howick circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umngeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Khwela Street, Howik. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 104, Howick, 3290.
Curriculum & Academics
Nogqaza Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nogqaza 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 Nogqaza 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
Khwela Street, Howik
Postal
P.o. Box 104, Howick, 3290
Phone
+27 33 330 3731Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500233988
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.