Nonikela Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Nonikela Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Nonikela Primary School is a primary school located in KwaZulu-Natal within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district. The 2025 school year recorded 267 learners taught by 9 educators, achieving a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nonikela 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, Nonikela 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
Nonikela 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, Nonikela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 267 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Nonikela Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Manguzi 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: Thengani Area, Thengani, Mhnguzi, 3973. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 340, Kwangwanase, 3973.
Curriculum & Academics
Nonikela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nonikela Primary School 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 govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nonikela 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
Thengani Area, Thengani, Mhnguzi, 3973
Postal
P.o. Box 340, Kwangwanase, 3973
Phone
+27 79 655 3777Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500235690
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.