Charles Memorial C.P School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Charles Memorial C.P School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Charles Memorial C.P 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, Charles Memorial C.P 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
Charles Memorial C.P 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, Charles Memorial C.P School reported a total enrollment of 437 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Charles Memorial C.P School is situated in Kwambiza, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Ndengezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 999 D Mkhize Road, Kwambizaen Shongweni, Hammarsdale, 3700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 55664, Hammarsdale, 3700.
Curriculum & Academics
Charles Memorial C.P School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Charles Memorial C.P 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Charles Memorial C.P 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
999 D Mkhize Road, Kwambizaen Shongweni, Hammarsdale, 3700
Postal
P.o. Box 55664, Hammarsdale, 3700
Phone
+27 73 159 8429Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500116032
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.