Nophungwa Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Nophungwa Primary School
Nophungwa Primary School (EMIS: 500400969) is a public primary school situated in Next To Emmanuel Roman Church, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Ilembe education district. The 2025 academic year saw 173 enrolled learners instructed by 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nophungwa 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, Nophungwa 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
Nophungwa 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, Nophungwa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 173 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Nophungwa Primary School is situated in Next To Emmanuel Roman Church, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Untunjambili circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Maphumulo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Amangcolosi Tribal Authority, Amangcolozi, Kranskop, 3268. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 158, Kranskop, 3268.
Curriculum & Academics
Nophungwa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nophungwa 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nophungwa 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
Amangcolosi Tribal Authority, Amangcolozi, Kranskop, 3268
Postal
P.o. Box 158, Kranskop, 3268
Phone
+27 82 943 6530Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500400969
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.