Pomeroy Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Pomeroy Primary School
Pomeroy Primary School functions as a public primary school in Mbindolo Area, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Umzinyathi education district. The school recorded 1047 learners and 31 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pomeroy 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, Pomeroy 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
Pomeroy 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, Pomeroy Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,047 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Pomeroy Primary School is situated in Mbindolo Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Ngubevu 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: 4 Pomeroy Plot, Pomeroy, 3020. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6, Pomeroy, 3020.
Curriculum & Academics
Pomeroy Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pomeroy 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 Pomeroy 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
4 Pomeroy Plot, Pomeroy, 3020
Postal
P.o. Box 6, Pomeroy, 3020
Phone
+27 78 734 1765Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500250823
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.