Umthala Junior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Umthala Junior Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umthala Junior 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, Umthala Junior 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
Umthala Junior 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, Umthala Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 823 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Umthala Junior Primary School is situated in Kwandengezi, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Ndengezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 4614 Tom-tom Road, Kwandengezi, Pinetown, 3607. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 13124, Kwandengezi, 3607.
Curriculum & Academics
Umthala Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umthala Junior 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Umthala Junior 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
4614 Tom-tom Road, Kwandengezi, Pinetown, 3607
Postal
P.o. Box 13124, Kwandengezi, 3607
Phone
+27 31 704 6083Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500289044
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.