Shonkweni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Shonkweni Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Shonkweni 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, Shonkweni 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
Shonkweni 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, Shonkweni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 915 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Shonkweni Primary School is situated in Dududu Main Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Dududu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umdoni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwabhakajani Kwacele Area, Scottburgh South, Scottburgh, 4180. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 623, Scottburgh, 4180.
Curriculum & Academics
Shonkweni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Shonkweni 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 Shonkweni 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
Kwabhakajani Kwacele Area, Scottburgh South, Scottburgh, 4180
Postal
P.o. Box 623, Scottburgh, 4180
Phone
+27 39 201 0461Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500262293
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.