Qhubimfundo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Qhubimfundo Primary School
In the rural area of Osizweni, KwaZulu-Natal, Qhubimfundo Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Amajuba education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1195 learners with a teaching staff of 34, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qhubimfundo 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, Qhubimfundo 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
Qhubimfundo 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, Qhubimfundo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,195 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Qhubimfundo Primary School is situated in Osizweni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Osizweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 4877 Osizweni Plot, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2952. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 51782, Osizweni, 2952.
Curriculum & Academics
Qhubimfundo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Qhubimfundo 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 Qhubimfundo 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
4877 Osizweni Plot, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2952
Postal
P.o. Box 51782, Osizweni, 2952
Phone
+27 34 366 2503Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500253154
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.