Thiyasizwe Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Thiyasizwe Primary School
Thiyasizwe Primary School is a public primary school located in Manzana, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 832 learners and 27 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thiyasizwe 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, Thiyasizwe 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
Thiyasizwe 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, Thiyasizwe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 832 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Thiyasizwe Primary School is situated in Manzana, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Ebuhleni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Jakkalspan Government Farm, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2951. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14539, Madadeni, 2952.
Curriculum & Academics
Thiyasizwe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thiyasizwe 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thiyasizwe 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
Jakkalspan Government Farm, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2951
Postal
P.o. Box 14539, Madadeni, 2952
Phone
+27 34 940 1314Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500281977
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.