Zizi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Zizi Primary School
With EMIS number 500446812, Zizi Primary School is a public primary school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Umzinyathi district. The 2025 academic year saw 190 enrolled learners instructed by 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 38:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zizi 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, Zizi 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
Zizi 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, Zizi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 190 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Zizi Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Bhambatha circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Tugela Ferry, 3010. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 100, Tugelaferry, 3010.
Curriculum & Academics
Zizi 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Zizi 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500446812
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.