Umzila Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Umzila Primary School
A public institution, Umzila Primary School functions as a primary school located in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amajuba education district. For the 2025 academic year, 837 learners were enrolled, taught by 25 educators at a ratio of 33:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umzila 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, Umzila 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
Umzila 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, Umzila Primary School reported a total enrollment of 837 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Umzila Primary School is situated in Newcastle, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Osizweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Dannhauser Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Khanyi Stand Newcastle Newcastle 2940. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2878, Newcastle, 2940.
Curriculum & Academics
Umzila Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Umzila 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
Khanyi Stand Newcastle Newcastle 2940
Postal
P.o. Box 2878, Newcastle, 2940
Phone
+27 64 783 6099Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500440115
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.