Zikhali Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Zikhali Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500300070, Zikhali Primary School serves as a public primary school in Mpungose Tribal Court, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 198 enrolled learners instructed by 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zikhali 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, Zikhali 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
Zikhali 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, Zikhali Primary School reported a total enrollment of 198 learners with a teaching staff of 6 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
Zikhali Primary School is situated in Mpungose Tribal Court, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ithala circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Nkandla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mpungose Tribal Authority, Nkandla, 3855. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 755, Nkandla, 3855.
Curriculum & Academics
Zikhali 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 Zikhali 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
Mpungose Tribal Authority, Nkandla, 3855
Postal
P.o. Box 755, Nkandla, 3855
Phone
+27 79 189 0371Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500300070
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.