Ophuzane Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Ophuzane Primary School
Ophuzane Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Zululand education district. In 2025, the school reported 497 learners and 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ophuzane Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Ophuzane 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
Ophuzane 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, Ophuzane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 497 learners with a teaching staff of 17 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
Ophuzane Primary School is situated in Paulpietersburg, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Tholakele circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Edumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mthethwa Tribal Authority, Ophuzane, Paul Pietersburg, 3180. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 312, Paulpietersburg, 3180.
Curriculum & Academics
Ophuzane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ophuzane 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ophuzane 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
Mthethwa Tribal Authority, Ophuzane, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
Private Bag X 312, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Phone
+27 78 373 6146Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500244348
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.