Ntwela Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Ntwela Primary School
Situated in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, Ntwela Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Umlazi education district. The school recorded 915 learners and 29 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ntwela 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, Ntwela 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
Ntwela 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, Ntwela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 915 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Ntwela Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Mxenge circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Sibusiso Mdakane, Umlazi, Durban, 4066. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Pontokozweni, 4066.
Curriculum & Academics
Ntwela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ntwela 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 Ntwela 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
Sibusiso Mdakane, Umlazi, Durban, 4066
Postal
Post Office, Pontokozweni, 4066
Phone
+27 31 917 2375Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500241129
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.