Nyanda Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Nyanda Primary School
Nyanda Primary School (EMIS: 500241573) is a public primary school situated in Gubeshe Road, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 academic year saw 553 enrolled learners instructed by 19 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
Nyanda 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, Nyanda 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
Nyanda 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, Nyanda Primary School reported a total enrollment of 553 learners with a teaching staff of 19 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
Nyanda Primary School is situated in Gubeshe Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Sweetwaters circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Gubeshe Road, Kwampande Area, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1569, Gubeshe Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Curriculum & Academics
Nyanda Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nyanda 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 Nyanda 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
Gubeshe Road, Kwampande Area, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
P.o. Box 1569, Gubeshe Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Phone
+27 73 346 1918Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500241573
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.