Thembinkosi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Thembinkosi Primary School
Thembinkosi Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Osizweni area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amajuba education district. For the 2025 academic year, 369 learners were enrolled, taught by 10 educators at a ratio of 37:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thembinkosi Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Thembinkosi 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
Thembinkosi 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, Thembinkosi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 369 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Thembinkosi Primary School is situated in Osizweni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Osizweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Site No. 803 And 804 Osizweni Osizweni 2952. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7839, Newcastle, 2940.
Curriculum & Academics
Thembinkosi 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.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thembinkosi 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
Site No. 803 And 804 Osizweni Osizweni 2952
Postal
P.o. Box 7839, Newcastle, 2940
Phone
+27 76 635 8411Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500489954
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.