Phumela Public Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Phumela Public Primary School
Situated in an not specified part of Tugela Ferry, KwaZulu-Natal, Phumela Public Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Umzinyathi education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 250 learners with a teaching staff of 7, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phumela Public 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, Phumela Public 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
Phumela Public 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, Phumela Public Primary School reported a total enrollment of 250 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Phumela Public Primary School is situated in Tugela Ferry, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Tugela Ferry circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Ezingulubeni Area Mabomvini Tugela Ferry 3010. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 302, Tugelaferry, 3010.
Curriculum & Academics
Phumela Public Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Phumela Public 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
Ezingulubeni Area Mabomvini Tugela Ferry 3010
Postal
P.o. Box 302, Tugelaferry, 3010
Phone
+27 76 292 7971Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500440633
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.