Qalokusha Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Qalokusha Primary School
As a public primary school, Qalokusha Primary School provides education to learners in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 174 learners were enrolled, taught by 6 educators at a ratio of 29:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qalokusha 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, Qalokusha 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
Qalokusha 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, Qalokusha Primary School reported a total enrollment of 174 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Qalokusha Primary School is situated in Nongoma, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Mahlombe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Injampela Area, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1579, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Qalokusha Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Qalokusha Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 Qalokusha 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
Injampela Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
P.o. Box 1579, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 82 748 0329Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500326303
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.