Ummangaliso Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Ummangaliso Primary School
Situated in an rural part of KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, Ummangaliso Primary School functions as a public primary school within the King Cetshwayo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 70 learners with a teaching staff of 2, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ummangaliso 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, Ummangaliso 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
Ummangaliso 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, Ummangaliso Primary School reported a total enrollment of 70 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Ummangaliso Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Samungu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nhlolini Reserve, Umlalazi Rural, Umlalazi. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3756, Sundumbili, 4491.
Curriculum & Academics
Ummangaliso Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ummangaliso Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ummangaliso 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
Nhlolini Reserve, Umlalazi Rural, Umlalazi
Postal
P.o. Box 3756, Sundumbili, 4491
Phone
+27 82 960 6915Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500341029
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.