Thembisizwe Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Thembisizwe Primary School
Thembisizwe Primary School functions as a public primary school in Nhlalakahle Area, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Uthukela education district. The school recorded 106 learners and 5 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thembisizwe 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, Thembisizwe 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
Thembisizwe 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, Thembisizwe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 106 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Thembisizwe Primary School is situated in Nhlalakahle Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Ezakheni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Helpmekaar Whlalakahle Road, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1137, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Thembisizwe 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thembisizwe 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
Helpmekaar Whlalakahle Road, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 1137, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 71 492 1597Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500414918
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.