Nyuswa Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Nyuswa Primary School
Nyuswa Primary School (EMIS: 500242017) is a public primary school situated in Kwa-nyuswa, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Pinetown education district. The 2025 academic year saw 193 enrolled learners instructed by 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nyuswa 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, Nyuswa 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
Nyuswa 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, Nyuswa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 193 learners with a teaching staff of 6 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
Nyuswa Primary School is situated in Kwa-nyuswa, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Mngeni Valley 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: Nyuswa Reserve, Near Lutharan Church, Mabedlane, Bothashill, 3660. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 555, Bothashill, 3660.
Curriculum & Academics
Nyuswa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nyuswa 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 Nyuswa 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
Nyuswa Reserve, Near Lutharan Church, Mabedlane, Bothashill, 3660
Postal
P.o. Box 555, Bothashill, 3660
Phone
+27 84 974 4441Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500242017
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.