Thembumzamo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Thembumzamo Primary School
Located in Ezakheni within KwaZulu-Natal, Thembumzamo Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Uthukela education district. In 2025, the school reported 126 learners and 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thembumzamo Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Thembumzamo 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
Thembumzamo 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, Thembumzamo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 126 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Thembumzamo Primary School is situated in Ezakheni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Ezakheni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mcitsheni Ezakheni, Ezakheni Ia, Ezakheni, 3381. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1868, Ezakheni, 3381.
Curriculum & Academics
Thembumzamo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thembumzamo Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thembumzamo 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
Mcitsheni Ezakheni, Ezakheni Ia, Ezakheni, 3381
Postal
P.o. Box 1868, Ezakheni, 3381
Phone
+27 27 792 677 78Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500340289
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.