Phakwe Primary School

KwaZulu-Natal ยท Umzinyathi

Public Combined School Q1 No Fee

About Phakwe Primary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Phakwe 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, Phakwe 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

Phakwe 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, Phakwe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 116 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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

Phakwe Primary School is situated in Nodlozi Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Bhambatha circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Umvoti Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Nodlozi Area Left Turn, Kwamodlozi, Greytown, 3250. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 99, Greytown, 3250.

Curriculum & Academics

Phakwe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Phakwe 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Phakwe 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

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Address

Nodlozi Area Left Turn, Kwamodlozi, Greytown, 3250

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Postal

P.o. Box 99, Greytown, 3250

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 116
Educators 6

Learner:Educator Ratio

19:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictUmzinyathi

EMIS Number

500247382

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.