Thulasizwe Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Thulasizwe Primary School
Thulasizwe Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Near Sevontein Prison area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umgungundlovu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 70 learners were enrolled, taught by 4 educators at a ratio of 18:1. 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
Thulasizwe 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, Thulasizwe 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
Thulasizwe 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, Thulasizwe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 70 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Thulasizwe Primary School is situated in Near Sevontein Prison, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Elandskop circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: D 1124 Sevontein Road Near Sevontein Prison Elandskop 3226. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Kwamafunze, Pietermaritzburg, 3226.
Curriculum & Academics
Thulasizwe 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 Thulasizwe 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
D 1124 Sevontein Road Near Sevontein Prison Elandskop 3226
Postal
Post Office, Kwamafunze, Pietermaritzburg, 3226
Phone
+27 73 227 2584Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500442224
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.