Siphumelele Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Siphumelele Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Siphumelele 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, Siphumelele 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
Siphumelele 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, Siphumelele Primary School reported a total enrollment of 546 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Siphumelele Primary School is situated in Shopping Centre, 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: 5552 Site, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2952. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 50529, Osizweni, 2952.
Curriculum & Academics
Siphumelele Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Siphumelele 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 Siphumelele 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
5552 Site, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2952
Postal
P.o. Box 50529, Osizweni, 2952
Phone
+27 34 477 8008Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500267880
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.