Thanduxolo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Thanduxolo Primary School
With EMIS number 500280645, Thanduxolo Primary School is a public primary school located in Makholweni Village, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Harry Gwala district. The 2025 academic year saw 451 enrolled learners instructed by 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thanduxolo 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, Thanduxolo 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
Thanduxolo 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, Thanduxolo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 451 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Thanduxolo Primary School is situated in Makholweni Village, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Centocow circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Emakholweni Location, Ixopo, 3266. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 21, Creighton, 3263.
Curriculum & Academics
Thanduxolo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thanduxolo 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
Emakholweni Location, Ixopo, 3266
Postal
P.o. Box 21, Creighton, 3263
Phone
+27 82 345 7799Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500280645
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.