Kortnek Lower Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Kortnek Lower Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kortnek Lower 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, Kortnek Lower 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
Kortnek Lower 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, Kortnek Lower Primary School reported a total enrollment of 264 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Kortnek Lower Primary School is situated in Pongola, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Altona circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwamavuso Tribal Authority, Uphongolo, 2380. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X43, Pietretief, 2380.
Curriculum & Academics
Kortnek Lower Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kortnek Lower 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kortnek Lower 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
Kwamavuso Tribal Authority, Uphongolo, 2380
Postal
Private Bag X43, Pietretief, 2380
Phone
+27 78 357 1018Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500177267
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.