Umqonqgotho Junior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Umqonqgotho Junior Primary School
Based in Ebhobhonono, KwaZulu-Natal, Umqonqgotho Junior Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 271 learners with a teaching staff of 8, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umqonqgotho Junior 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, Umqonqgotho Junior 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
Umqonqgotho Junior 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, Umqonqgotho Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 271 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Umqonqgotho Junior Primary School is situated in Ebhobhonono, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Sweetwaters circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwa Nxamalala, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2635, Ebhobhonono, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Curriculum & Academics
Umqonqgotho Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umqonqgotho Junior 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 Umqonqgotho Junior 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
Kwa Nxamalala, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
P.o. Box 2635, Ebhobhonono, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Phone
+27 76 106 8710Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500288785
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.