St.bernard's Jolwayo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About St.bernard's Jolwayo Primary School
Located in KwaZulu-Natal within KwaZulu-Natal, St.bernard's Jolwayo Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umzinyathi education district. In 2025, the school reported 478 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 43:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St.bernard's Jolwayo 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, St.bernard's Jolwayo 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
St.bernard's Jolwayo 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, St.bernard's Jolwayo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 478 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 43:1, 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
St.bernard's Jolwayo Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Keate's Drift circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 280 P Mashunka Area, Tugela Ferry, 3010. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X508, Jolwayo Cp, 3010.
Curriculum & Academics
St.bernard's Jolwayo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St.bernard's Jolwayo Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St.bernard's Jolwayo 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
280 P Mashunka Area, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Postal
Private Bag X508, Jolwayo Cp, 3010
Phone
+27 76 505 7028Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500275206
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.