Kwamtholo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Kwamtholo Primary School
A public primary school serving the Mtubatuba community in KwaZulu-Natal, Kwamtholo Primary School operates under the Umkhanyakude education district. The school recorded 266 learners and 7 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwamtholo Primary School 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, Kwamtholo 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
Kwamtholo 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, Kwamtholo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 266 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Kwamtholo Primary School is situated in Mtubatuba, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Shikishela circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Mtubatuba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwa Mtholo Reserve, Mtubatuba, 3935. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 834, Mtubatuba, 3935.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwamtholo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kwamtholo Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Kwamtholo 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
Kwa Mtholo Reserve, Mtubatuba, 3935
Postal
P.o. Box 834, Mtubatuba, 3935
Phone
+27 35 551 1137Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500181855
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.