Phumlani Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Phumlani Primary School
With EMIS number 500446035, Phumlani Primary School is a public primary school located in Idube Street, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Umkhanyakude district. The 2025 academic year saw 148 enrolled learners instructed by 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phumlani 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, Phumlani 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
Phumlani 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, Phumlani Primary School reported a total enrollment of 148 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Phumlani Primary School is situated in Idube Street, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Big Five False Bay circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Kudu Street, Hluhluwe Area, Hluhluwe, 3960. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 446, Hluhluwe, 3960.
Curriculum & Academics
Phumlani 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Phumlani 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
Kudu Street, Hluhluwe Area, Hluhluwe, 3960
Postal
P.o. Box 446, Hluhluwe, 3960
Phone
+27 64 824 5074Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500446035
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.