Usizolwethu Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Usizolwethu Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Usizolwethu 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, Usizolwethu 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
Usizolwethu 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, Usizolwethu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 412 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Usizolwethu Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Loskop circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Injesuthi Road, Loskop, Escourt, 3330. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 61, Loskop, Estcourt, 3330.
Curriculum & Academics
Usizolwethu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Usizolwethu 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Usizolwethu 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
Injesuthi Road, Loskop, Escourt, 3330
Postal
P.o. Box 61, Loskop, Estcourt, 3330
Phone
+27 73 597 5966Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500290376
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.