Siyavuna Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Siyavuna Primary School
Situated in an rural part of Nkwalini, KwaZulu-Natal, Siyavuna Primary School functions as a public primary school within the King Cetshwayo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 267 learners with a teaching staff of 10, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Siyavuna 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, Siyavuna 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
Siyavuna 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, Siyavuna Primary School reported a total enrollment of 267 learners with a teaching staff of 10 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
Siyavuna Primary School is situated in Nkwalini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Obuka circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mthonjaneni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Matshansundu, Eshowe, 3816. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3731, Nkwalini, 3816.
Curriculum & Academics
Siyavuna Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Siyavuna 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Siyavuna 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
Matshansundu, Eshowe, 3816
Postal
P.o. Box 3731, Nkwalini, 3816
Phone
+27 82 357 9149Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500270433
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.