Dumile Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Dumile Primary School
A public institution, Dumile Primary School functions as a primary school located in Near Sbaya Lake, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umkhanyakude education district. For the 2025 academic year, 220 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dumile 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, Dumile 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
Dumile 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, Dumile Primary School reported a total enrollment of 220 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Dumile Primary School is situated in Near Sbaya Lake, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Mbazwana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: From Mbazwana To, Mbazwana, 3974. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 224, Mbazwana, 3974.
Curriculum & Academics
Dumile Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dumile Primary 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 Dumile 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
From Mbazwana To, Mbazwana, 3974
Postal
P.o. Box 224, Mbazwana, 3974
Phone
+27 27 728 358 09Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500124468
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.