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Nkosiyethu Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500232804

Zululand, ZULULAND, KwaZulu-Natal

1,296
Learners
43:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Nkosiyethu Primary School?

Nkosiyethu Primary School is a public primary school in Zululand, within the ZULULAND education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,296 enrolled learners and 30 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 43:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,296 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Nkosiyethu Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 3%

(Q4 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Nkosiyethu Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Prince Layukona Full-Service School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,136 learners 31 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 28%
Zululand · 0.3km away
Kwaziphethe Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ1
1,195 learners 38 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 47%
Zululand · 0.4km away
Nongoma Intermediate School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,240 learners 41 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 47%
Nongoma · 0.9km away
New Life School
PrimaryIndependent
196 learners 10 educators 20:1
Lower L:E ratio than 22%
Zululand · 1.2km away
Musa Lsen School
Special NeedsPublic
199 learners 15 educators 13:1
Lower L:E ratio than 24%
Zululand · 1.8km away

Which schools are similar to Nkosiyethu Primary School?

Primary schools in Zululand with a similar quintile (Q4).

Paulpietersburg Primere School
PrimaryPublicQ4
772 learners 37 educators 21:1
Lower L:E ratio than 88%
Zululand
Princess Phumzile Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,173 learners 23 educators 51:1
Lower L:E ratio than 0%
Zululand

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VRYHEID-NONGOMA ROAD,NONGOMA,3950

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.