Phangindawo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Phangindawo Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phangindawo Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Phangindawo 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
Phangindawo 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, Phangindawo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,088 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Phangindawo Primary School is situated in Nagle Dam Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mkhambathi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Mkhambathini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 3 Stop No. Nagle Dam Road, Kwanyavu Tribal, Catoridge, 3680. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 114, Cato Ridge, Pietermaritzburg, 3680.
Curriculum & Academics
Phangindawo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phangindawo 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Phangindawo 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
3 Stop No. Nagle Dam Road, Kwanyavu Tribal, Catoridge, 3680
Postal
P.o. Box 114, Cato Ridge, Pietermaritzburg, 3680
Phone
+27 65 900 1129Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500247641
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.