Ubuhlebemfundo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Ubuhlebemfundo Primary School
Serving the Ndwedwe community in KwaZulu-Natal, Ubuhlebemfundo Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Ilembe education district. In 2025, the school reported 189 learners and 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ubuhlebemfundo 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, Ubuhlebemfundo 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
Ubuhlebemfundo 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, Ubuhlebemfundo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 189 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Ubuhlebemfundo Primary School is situated in Ndwedwe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Ndwedwe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nombedo Road, Nombedo Area, Verulam, 4342. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X536, Ndwedwe, 4342.
Curriculum & Academics
Ubuhlebemfundo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ubuhlebemfundo 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 trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ubuhlebemfundo 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
Nombedo Road, Nombedo Area, Verulam, 4342
Postal
Private Bag X536, Ndwedwe, 4342
Phone
+27 71 277 6354Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500285825
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.