Pennington Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Pennington Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pennington Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Pennington Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Pennington 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, Pennington Primary School reported a total enrollment of 415 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Pennington Primary School is situated in Sezela, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Umdoni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umdoni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 2 School Road, Sezela, 4215. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X01, Sezela, 4215.
Curriculum & Academics
Pennington Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pennington 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 factory and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Pennington 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
2 School Road, Sezela, 4215
Postal
Private Bag X01, Sezela, 4215
Phone
+27 39 975 1270Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500260998
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.