Zangathi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Zangathi Primary School
A public institution, Zangathi Primary School functions as a primary school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 396 learners were enrolled, taught by 9 educators at a ratio of 44:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zangathi Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Zangathi 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
Zangathi 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, Zangathi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 396 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1, 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
Zangathi Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ncotshane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Pongola. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Zangathi 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Zangathi 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
Pongola
Phone
+27 72 223 1829Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500444259
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.