Zungwini Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Zungwini Primary School
Zungwini Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Zungwini Area area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 95 learners were enrolled, taught by 4 educators at a ratio of 24:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zungwini 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, Zungwini 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
Zungwini 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, Zungwini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 95 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Zungwini Primary School is situated in Zungwini Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Bivane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Edumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 06 Zungwini, Taktaat, Vryheid, 3100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1370, Vryheid, 3100.
Curriculum & Academics
Zungwini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zungwini Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Zungwini 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
06 Zungwini, Taktaat, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o. Box 1370, Vryheid, 3100
Phone
+27 83 973 5392Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500301402
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.