Tholakele Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Tholakele Primary School
Situated in an rural part of KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, Tholakele Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Zululand education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 446 learners with a teaching staff of 15, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tholakele Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Tholakele 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
Tholakele 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, Tholakele Primary School reported a total enrollment of 446 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
Tholakele Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Tholakele circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Edumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Tholakele Area, Paul Pietersburg, 3180. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X311, Paulpietersburg, 3180.
Curriculum & Academics
Tholakele Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tholakele 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tholakele 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
Tholakele Area, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
Private Bag X311, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Phone
+27 74 557 7301Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500282384
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.