Sinenhlanhla Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Sinenhlanhla Primary School
Sinenhlanhla Primary School (EMIS 500266511) serves the Next To Driefontein Taxi Rank community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Uthukela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 422 learners taught by 11 educators, achieving a ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sinenhlanhla 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, Sinenhlanhla 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
Sinenhlanhla 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, Sinenhlanhla Primary School reported a total enrollment of 422 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Sinenhlanhla Primary School is situated in Next To Driefontein Taxi Rank, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Elandslaagte circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mathondwane Driefontein, Mathowdwane, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9953, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Sinenhlanhla Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sinenhlanhla 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sinenhlanhla 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
Mathondwane Driefontein, Mathowdwane, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X9953, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 83 989 3982Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500266511
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.