Umsunduze Senior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Umsunduze Senior Primary School
Umsunduze Senior Primary School functions as a public primary school in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Ilembe education district. The school recorded 541 learners and 13 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umsunduze Senior 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, Umsunduze Senior 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
Umsunduze Senior 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, Umsunduze Senior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 541 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Umsunduze Senior 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: Ndwedwe Main Road, Verulam, 4342. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X521, Ndwedwe, 4342.
Curriculum & Academics
Umsunduze Senior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umsunduze Senior 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 Umsunduze Senior 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
Ndwedwe Main Road, Verulam, 4342
Postal
Private Bag X521, Ndwedwe, 4342
Phone
+27 61 394 9940Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500288933
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.