Putellos Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Putellos Primary School
Serving the Umbumbulu Road community in KwaZulu-Natal, Putellos Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Umlazi education district. In 2025, the school reported 342 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Putellos Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Putellos 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
Putellos 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, Putellos Primary School reported a total enrollment of 342 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Putellos Primary School is situated in Umbumbulu Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Umbumbulu Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 603 Mpandwini Area, Bhobhonono, Umbumbulu, 4105. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 86, Umbumbulu, 4105.
Curriculum & Academics
Putellos Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Putellos 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 Putellos 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
603 Mpandwini Area, Bhobhonono, Umbumbulu, 4105
Postal
P.o. Box 86, Umbumbulu, 4105
Phone
+27 85 391 9504Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500252007
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.