Ourlady Primary School

KwaZulu-Natal ยท Umkhanyakude

Public Primary School Q2 No Fee

About Ourlady Primary School

A public institution, Ourlady Primary School functions as a primary school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umkhanyakude education district. For the 2025 academic year, 315 learners were enrolled, taught by 10 educators at a ratio of 32:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Ourlady 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, Ourlady 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

Ourlady 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, Ourlady Primary School reported a total enrollment of 315 learners with a teaching staff of 10 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

Ourlady Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Lebombo circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Jozini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Near Isicelosethu H. Ingwavuma Town, Emaromeni, Ingwavuma, 3968. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 242, Ingwavuma, 3968.

Curriculum & Academics

Ourlady Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Ourlady 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 Ourlady 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

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Address

Near Isicelosethu H. Ingwavuma Town, Emaromeni, Ingwavuma, 3968

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Postal

P.o. Box 242, Ingwavuma, 3968

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Phone

+27 72826531

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 315
Educators 10

Learner:Educator Ratio

32:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ2
Settingrural
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictUmkhanyakude

EMIS Number

500245236

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.