Siyathuthuka Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Siyathuthuka Primary School
Siyathuthuka Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Kwa-msane Ward, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Umkhanyakude education district. In 2025, the school reported 1377 learners and 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Siyathuthuka 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, Siyathuthuka 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
Siyathuthuka 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, Siyathuthuka Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,377 learners with a teaching staff of 39 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
Siyathuthuka Primary School is situated in Kwa-msane Ward, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Kwamsane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Mtubatuba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mpukunyoni Tribal Authority, Opuaphasi Area, Mtubatuba, 3935. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1294, Mtubatuba, 3935.
Curriculum & Academics
Siyathuthuka Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Siyathuthuka 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 Siyathuthuka 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
Mpukunyoni Tribal Authority, Opuaphasi Area, Mtubatuba, 3935
Postal
P.o. Box 1294, Mtubatuba, 3935
Phone
+27 35 550 0182Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500270322
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.