Tafelikopo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Tafelikopo Primary School
Tafelikopo Primary School is a public primary school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 176 learners and 7 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tafelikopo 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, Tafelikopo 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
Tafelikopo 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, Tafelikopo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 176 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Tafelikopo Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Umbumbulu Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Enkonjeni, Tafelkop, Pinetown, 4031. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 54569, Umlazi, 4031.
Curriculum & Academics
Tafelikopo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tafelikopo 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 Tafelikopo 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
Enkonjeni, Tafelkop, Pinetown, 4031
Postal
P.o. Box 54569, Umlazi, 4031
Phone
+27 82 292 9321Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500279424
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.