Phowane Lp School

KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi

Public Primary School Q2 No Fee

About Phowane Lp School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Phowane Lp 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, Phowane Lp 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

Phowane Lp 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, Phowane Lp School reported a total enrollment of 181 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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

Phowane Lp School is situated in Kwazenzele, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Endumeni South circuit.

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

The school's physical address is: Qamu Tribal Authority, Pomeroy, 3020. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2445, Pomeroy, 3020.

Curriculum & Academics

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

History & Background

Phowane Lp 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Phowane Lp 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

Qamu Tribal Authority, Pomeroy, 3020

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Postal

P.o. Box 2445, Pomeroy, 3020

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 181
Educators 6

Learner:Educator Ratio

30:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ2
Settingrural
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictUmzinyathi

EMIS Number

500338032

Department of Basic Education

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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.