Thethandaba Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Thethandaba Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thethandaba 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, Thethandaba 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
Thethandaba 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, Thethandaba Primary School reported a total enrollment of 189 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Thethandaba Primary School is situated in Oshikishini Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Untunjambili circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Maphumulo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Amangcolosi Tribal Authority, Thethandabao Shikishini, Kranskop, 3268. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 209, Kranskop, 3268.
Curriculum & Academics
Thethandaba Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thethandaba 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 Thethandaba 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
Amangcolosi Tribal Authority, Thethandabao Shikishini, Kranskop, 3268
Postal
P.o. Box 209, Kranskop, 3268
Phone
+27 33 444 0195Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500281829
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.