Nzamangamandla Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Nzamangamandla Primary School
Situated in an rural part of Next Sheleza Mine, KwaZulu-Natal, Nzamangamandla Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Zululand education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 93 learners with a teaching staff of 5, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nzamangamandla 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, Nzamangamandla 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
Nzamangamandla 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, Nzamangamandla Primary School reported a total enrollment of 93 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Nzamangamandla Primary School is situated in Next Sheleza Mine, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Maphophoma circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nzamangamandla Reserve, Nzama Area, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6054, Mongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Nzamangamandla Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nzamangamandla 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 Nzamangamandla 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
Nzamangamandla Reserve, Nzama Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X6054, Mongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 63 254 1392Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500242091
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.