Kwashodi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Kwashodi Primary School
Kwashodi Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Kwandongeni area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umkhanyakude education district. For the 2025 academic year, 172 learners were enrolled, taught by 7 educators at a ratio of 25:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwashodi 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, Kwashodi 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
Kwashodi 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, Kwashodi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 172 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Kwashodi Primary School is situated in Kwandongeni, 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 not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mahlakwe Area Kwandongeni Mbazwana 3974. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 351, Mbazwana, 3974.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwashodi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kwashodi 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
Mahlakwe Area Kwandongeni Mbazwana 3974
Postal
P.o. Box 351, Mbazwana, 3974
Phone
+27 76 485 1002Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500441558
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.