Nsungulu Junior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Nsungulu Junior Primary School
Nsungulu Junior Primary School functions as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Uthukela education district. The school recorded 442 learners and 9 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 49:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nsungulu Junior 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, Nsungulu Junior 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
Nsungulu Junior 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, Nsungulu Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 442 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 49:1, 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
Nsungulu Junior Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Klipriver 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: Ladysmith - Burford Area, Burford, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9924, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Nsungulu Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nsungulu Junior 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 Nsungulu Junior 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
Ladysmith - Burford Area, Burford, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X9924, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 82 542 3169Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500238539
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.