Umzokhanyayo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Umzokhanyayo Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Umzokhanyayo Primary School is a primary school located in KwaZulu-Natal within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Ugu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 616 learners taught by 17 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umzokhanyayo Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Umzokhanyayo 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
Umzokhanyayo 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, Umzokhanyayo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 616 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Umzokhanyayo Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Sakhayedwa circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umuziwabantu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Izimbokodo Drive, Philani Valley Y Section, Isiphingo, 4110. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 782, Harding, 4680.
Curriculum & Academics
Umzokhanyayo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umzokhanyayo 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 Umzokhanyayo 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
Izimbokodo Drive, Philani Valley Y Section, Isiphingo, 4110
Postal
P.o. Box 782, Harding, 4680
Phone
+27 82 841 8282Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500289673
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.