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Iphunguphungu Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500167018

Filling Station, Amajuba, KwaZulu-Natal

946
Learners
34:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Iphunguphungu Primary School?

Iphunguphungu Primary School is a public primary school in Filling Station, within the Amajuba education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 946 enrolled learners and 28 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. It is classified as Quintile 2 — 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 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

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 2 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 Iphunguphungu Primary School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

(Q2 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

Nellievalley Farm,Kwamdakane,Dannhauser,3080
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Newcastle30.6 km
Ladysmith80.2 km
Pietermaritzburg187 km
Richards Bay205.4 km
Ballito205.7 km
Umhlanga218.2 km

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What other schools are near Iphunguphungu Primary School?

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

Sizimele High School
SecondaryPublicQ2
581 learners 22 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Amajuba · 0.3km away
Buhle Be - Allen Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
435 learners 14 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 45% of similar schools

Dannhauser · 2km away
Kilkeel Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
265 learners 10 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools

Kilkeel Farm · 2.6km away
Caca Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
616 learners 20 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 46% of similar schools

Dannhauser · 2.8km away
Annieville Prmary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
366 learners 9 educators 41:1

Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools

Annieville Farm · 2.9km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 2.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Iphunguphungu Primary School.

Buhle Be - Allen Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
435 learners 14 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 45% of similar schools

Dannhauser
Siyawela Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
673 learners 21 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 40% of similar schools

Kilkeel Farm
Caca Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
616 learners 20 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 46% of similar schools

Dannhauser

Frequently Asked Questions

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.