Zamazama Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Zamazama Primary School
Zamazama Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in Kwangwanase, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Umkhanyakude education district. The school recorded 695 learners and 21 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zamazama 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, Zamazama 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
Zamazama 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, Zamazama Primary School reported a total enrollment of 695 learners with a teaching staff of 21 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
Zamazama Primary School is situated in Kwangwanase, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Sambane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Zamazama Area, Zamazama, Manguzi, 3965. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X512, Mkuze, 3965.
Curriculum & Academics
Zamazama Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zamazama 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Zamazama 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
Zamazama Area, Zamazama, Manguzi, 3965
Postal
Private Bag X512, Mkuze, 3965
Phone
+27 71 186 9464Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500298701
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.