Unyazi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Unyazi Primary School
Unyazi Primary School functions as a public primary school in Ozwathini, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Ilembe education district. The school recorded 370 learners and 8 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 46:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Unyazi 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, Unyazi 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
Unyazi 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, Unyazi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 370 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 46:1, 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
Unyazi Primary School is situated in Ozwathini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Insuze circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Unyazi Area Near Insuze Police Station Ozwathini Tongaat 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 416, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Unyazi 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 Unyazi 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
Unyazi Area Near Insuze Police Station Ozwathini Tongaat 4400
Postal
P.o. Box 416, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 83 554 1640Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500441225
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.