Ntshongweni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Ntshongweni Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500237947, Ntshongweni Primary School serves as a public primary school in Hammersdale, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 944 enrolled learners instructed by 28 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ntshongweni 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, Ntshongweni 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
Ntshongweni 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, Ntshongweni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 944 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Ntshongweni Primary School is situated in Hammersdale, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Ndengezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 210 D Nsthongweimion Road, Nsthongweni, Hammarsdale, 3700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 417, Hammarsdale, 3700.
Curriculum & Academics
Ntshongweni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ntshongweni 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 church and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ntshongweni 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
210 D Nsthongweimion Road, Nsthongweni, Hammarsdale, 3700
Postal
P.o. Box 417, Hammarsdale, 3700
Phone
+27 60 363 1985Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500237947
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.