Thaphokuhle Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Thaphokuhle Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thaphokuhle 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, Thaphokuhle 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
Thaphokuhle 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, Thaphokuhle Primary School reported a total enrollment of 89 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Thaphokuhle Primary School is situated in Mbatha Tribal Authority Mhlahlane Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Khanyisa circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Ulundi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mbatha Tribal Authority, Upper Mhlahlane, Ulundi, 3865. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 442, Mahlabathini, 3865.
Curriculum & Academics
Thaphokuhle Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thaphokuhle 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thaphokuhle 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
Mbatha Tribal Authority, Upper Mhlahlane, Ulundi, 3865
Postal
P.o. Box 442, Mahlabathini, 3865
Phone
+27 72 680 1935Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500280756
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.