Umphumela Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Umphumela Primary School
Umphumela Primary School functions as a public primary school in Kwa-nyuswa Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Pinetown education district. The school recorded 443 learners and 14 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umphumela 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, Umphumela 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
Umphumela 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, Umphumela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 443 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Umphumela Primary School is situated in Kwa-nyuswa Reserve, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Mngeni Valley circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Zulu Reserve Road, Nyuswa, Bothashill, 3660. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 589, Mlambo Area Botha's Hill, Hilcrest, 3660.
Curriculum & Academics
Umphumela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umphumela 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Umphumela 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
Zulu Reserve Road, Nyuswa, Bothashill, 3660
Postal
P.o. Box 589, Mlambo Area Botha's Hill, Hilcrest, 3660
Phone
+27 31 777 4028Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500288600
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.