Saphumelela Full Service School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Saphumelela Full Service School
Operating as a public institution, Saphumelela Full Service School is a primary school located in P.O. Adams Mission within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umlazi education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1158 learners taught by 33 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Saphumelela Full Service 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, Saphumelela Full Service 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
Saphumelela Full Service 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, Saphumelela Full Service School reported a total enrollment of 1,158 learners with a teaching staff of 33 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
Saphumelela Full Service School is situated in P.O. Adams Mission, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Folweni 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: Sheleni Road, Adams Mission, Amanzimtoti, 4100. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Adamsmission, 4100.
Curriculum & Academics
Saphumelela Full Service School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Saphumelela Full Service 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 Saphumelela Full Service 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
Sheleni Road, Adams Mission, Amanzimtoti, 4100
Postal
Post Office, Adamsmission, 4100
Phone
+27 31 905 4762Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500258630
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.