Qiniso Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Qiniso Primary School
Qiniso Primary School (EMIS: 500253524) is a public primary school situated in Mthaleni, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umzinyathi education district. The 2025 academic year saw 444 enrolled learners instructed by 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 44:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qiniso 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, Qiniso 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
Qiniso 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, Qiniso Primary School reported a total enrollment of 444 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Qiniso Primary School is situated in Mthaleni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Ngubevu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mthaleni Road, Thaleni Area, Pomeroy, 3020. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2043, Pomeroy, 3020.
Curriculum & Academics
Qiniso 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Qiniso 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
Mthaleni Road, Thaleni Area, Pomeroy, 3020
Postal
P.o. Box 2043, Pomeroy, 3020
Phone
+27 83 795 1571Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500253524
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.