Ohlangeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Ohlangeni Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ohlangeni 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, Ohlangeni 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
Ohlangeni 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, Ohlangeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 586 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Ohlangeni Primary School is situated in Qinabout, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Gamalakhe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Masimula Road, Gamalakhe, Port Shepstone, 4240. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 93, Portshepstone, 4240.
Curriculum & Academics
Ohlangeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ohlangeni Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 Ohlangeni 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
Masimula Road, Gamalakhe, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
P.o. Box 93, Portshepstone, 4240
Phone
+27 79 603 8248Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500243164
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.