Tholulwazi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Tholulwazi Primary School
In the rural area of Umkhumulabhantshi, KwaZulu-Natal, Tholulwazi Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Uthukela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 900 learners with a teaching staff of 22, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 41:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tholulwazi 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, Tholulwazi 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
Tholulwazi 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, Tholulwazi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 900 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, 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
Tholulwazi Primary School is situated in Umkhumulabhantshi, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Watersmeet circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 103 R L/smith - H/smith, Watersmeet Umkhumula Bhantshi, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3354, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Tholulwazi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tholulwazi 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 govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tholulwazi 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
103 R L/smith - H/smith, Watersmeet Umkhumula Bhantshi, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 3354, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 71 907 9303Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500334702
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.