Sithole Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Sithole Primary School
Sithole Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the KwaZulu-Natal area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 39 learners were enrolled, taught by 2 educators at a ratio of 20:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sithole Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Sithole 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
Sithole 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, Sithole Primary School reported a total enrollment of 39 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sithole Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ngotshe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Broederust Farm, Kwasithole, Louwsburg, 3150. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 38, Louwsburg, 3150.
Curriculum & Academics
Sithole Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sithole Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 govt other.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sithole 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
Broederust Farm, Kwasithole, Louwsburg, 3150
Postal
P.o. Box 38, Louwsburg, 3150
Phone
+27 84 805 2210Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500268916
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.