Sakhikusasa Primary School (Ihlathi)
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Sakhikusasa Primary School (Ihlathi)
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sakhikusasa Primary School (Ihlathi) 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, Sakhikusasa Primary School (Ihlathi) 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
Sakhikusasa Primary School (Ihlathi) 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, Sakhikusasa Primary School (Ihlathi) reported a total enrollment of 315 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 45:1, 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
Sakhikusasa Primary School (Ihlathi) is situated in Hlobane, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Khambi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 366 D Section, Kwavilakazi, Vryheid, 3100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 296, Vryheid, 3100.
Curriculum & Academics
Sakhikusasa Primary School (Ihlathi) is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sakhikusasa Primary School (Ihlathi) was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sakhikusasa Primary School (Ihlathi) 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
366 D Section, Kwavilakazi, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o. Box 296, Vryheid, 3100
Phone
+27 82 214 5851Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500159729
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.