Qalimfundo Primary School

KwaZulu-Natal ยท Ilembe

Public Primary School Q1 No Fee

About Qalimfundo Primary School

Located in Ndwedwe within KwaZulu-Natal, Qalimfundo Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Ilembe education district. In 2025, the school reported 183 learners and 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Qalimfundo 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, Qalimfundo 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

Qalimfundo 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, Qalimfundo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 183 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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

Qalimfundo Primary School is situated in Ndwedwe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Ubhaqa circuit.

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

The school's physical address is: Malangeni Tribal Authority, Emalangeni, Durban, 4078. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 49126, Qualbert, 4078.

Curriculum & Academics

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

History & Background

Qalimfundo 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Qalimfundo 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

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Address

Malangeni Tribal Authority, Emalangeni, Durban, 4078

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Postal

P.o. Box 49126, Qualbert, 4078

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 183
Educators 7

Learner:Educator Ratio

26:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictIlembe

EMIS Number

500252192

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.