Thandinkosi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Thandinkosi Primary School
Situated in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, Thandinkosi Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the King Cetshwayo education district. The school recorded 189 learners and 7 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thandinkosi 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, Thandinkosi 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
Thandinkosi 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, Thandinkosi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 189 learners with a teaching staff of 7 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
Thandinkosi Primary School is situated in Empangeni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ntambanana 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: Turn Off Qondindlela Road, Nsimbakazi, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2283, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Thandinkosi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thandinkosi 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thandinkosi 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
Turn Off Qondindlela Road, Nsimbakazi, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o. Box 2283, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 83 668 8705Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500280312
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.