Osizweni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Osizweni Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Osizweni Primary School is a primary school located in 614 Sinembe Road within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Ilembe education district. The 2025 school year recorded 131 learners taught by 7 educators, achieving a ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Osizweni 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, Osizweni 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
Osizweni 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, Osizweni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 131 learners with a teaching staff of 7 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
Osizweni Primary School is situated in 614 Sinembe Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Umhlali circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Kwadukuza Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 3 Compensation Road, Driefontein Esibhohweni, Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1359, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Osizweni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Osizweni 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 church and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Osizweni 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
3 Compensation Road, Driefontein Esibhohweni, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o. Box 1359, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 63 370 7285Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500244866
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.