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Thandimfundo Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500280275

Kwamashu, PINETOWN, KwaZulu-Natal

779
Learners
35:1
L:E Ratio
Q3
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Thandimfundo Primary School?

Thandimfundo Primary School is a public primary school in Kwamashu, within the PINETOWN education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 779 enrolled learners and 22 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. It is classified as Quintile 3 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

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

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 3 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Thandimfundo 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 35%

(Q3 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Thandimfundo Primary School?

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

Khalipha Special School
Special NeedsPublic
400 learners 31 educators 13:1
Lower L:E ratio than 26%
Kwamashu · 0.1km away
Tholamandla Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
407 learners 9 educators 45:1
Lower L:E ratio than 4%
Kwamashu · 0.4km away
Ndabazezwe Lower Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
436 learners 10 educators 44:1
Lower L:E ratio than 5%
Ndlanzi Road · 0.9km away
Sibonise Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
713 learners 19 educators 38:1
Lower L:E ratio than 21%
Kwamashu · 0.9km away
Phikiswayo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
773 learners 19 educators 41:1
Lower L:E ratio than 5%
Ntuzuma · 1km away

Which schools are similar to Thandimfundo Primary School?

Primary schools in Kwamashu with a similar quintile (Q3).

Bhekilanga Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
277 learners 11 educators 25:1
Lower L:E ratio than 84%
Kwamashu
Daluxolo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
328 learners 11 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 69%
Kwamashu
Khethamahle Sp School
PrimaryPublicQ3
373 learners 10 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 23%
Kwamashu
Khuphukani Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
492 learners 13 educators 38:1
Lower L:E ratio than 20%
Kwamashu
Phumelela Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
507 learners 14 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 30%
Kwamashu

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542 K PHOTWE ROAD,KWAMASHU,DURBAN,4360

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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.