Sakhumuzi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Sakhumuzi Primary School
Situated in Kwa-shoba, KwaZulu-Natal, Sakhumuzi Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Zululand education district. The school recorded 734 learners and 22 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sakhumuzi Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Sakhumuzi 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
Sakhumuzi 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, Sakhumuzi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 734 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Sakhumuzi Primary School is situated in Kwa-shoba, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ncotshane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Kwashoba Area, Phongola, 3170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 79, Pongola, 3170.
Curriculum & Academics
Sakhumuzi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Sakhumuzi 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
Kwashoba Area, Phongola, 3170
Postal
P.o. Box 79, Pongola, 3170
Phone
+27 82 897 5794Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500343064
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.