Umzimkulu J.s.school
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Umzimkulu J.s.school
Umzimkulu J.s.school is registered as a public combined school based in Majaardin, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Harry Gwala education district. The school recorded 1559 learners and 37 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umzimkulu J.s.school is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Umzimkulu J.s.school is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Umzimkulu J.s.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, Umzimkulu J.s.school reported a total enrollment of 1,559 learners with a teaching staff of 37 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
Umzimkulu J.s.school is situated in Majaardin, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Clydesdale circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 122 Bird Street, Umzimkhulu, 3297. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 881, Umzimkhulu, 3297.
Curriculum & Academics
Umzimkulu J.s.school is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umzimkulu J.s.school was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Umzimkulu J.s.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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
122 Bird Street, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Postal
P.o. Box 881, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Phone
+27 39 259 0905Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500428830
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.