Ntunjeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Ntunjeni Primary School
Ntunjeni Primary School functions as a public primary school in Tugela Ferry, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Umzinyathi education district. The school recorded 210 learners and 4 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 52:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ntunjeni 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, Ntunjeni 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
Ntunjeni 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, Ntunjeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 210 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 53:1, 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
Ntunjeni Primary School is situated in Tugela Ferry, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Pomeroy circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Esijozini Rural Area Tugela Ferry Tugela Ferry 3010. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2243, Pomeroy, 3010.
Curriculum & Academics
Ntunjeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Ntunjeni 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
Esijozini Rural Area Tugela Ferry Tugela Ferry 3010
Postal
P.o. Box 2243, Pomeroy, 3010
Phone
+27 82 297 1165Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500440559
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.