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Isibukosabasha Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500167610

Kwamaceba, Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal

1,060
Learners
38:1
Learners per educator
Q1
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Isibukosabasha Primary School?

Isibukosabasha Primary School is a public primary school in Kwamaceba, within the Umzinyathi education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,060 enrolled learners and 28 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1. It is classified as Quintile 1 — 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 1 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 Isibukosabasha 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 9% of similar schools

(Q1 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Newcastle81.5 km
Ladysmith86.4 km
Pietermaritzburg154.7 km
Richards Bay155.9 km
Ballito159.2 km
Umhlanga174.2 km

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What other schools are near Isibukosabasha Primary School?

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

Maceba Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ1
1,119 learners 35 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 42% of similar schools

Nquthu · 0.3km away
Dalala Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
192 learners 6 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 40% of similar schools

Nqutu · 2km away
Siyabonga Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
117 learners 6 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 79% of similar schools

Nquthu · 2.2km away
Springlake Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
881 learners 24 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 19% of similar schools

Nquthu · 2.7km away
Phumulani Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
307 learners 15 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 92% of similar schools

Nquthu · 3.7km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 1.

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

Siyabonga Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
117 learners 6 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 79% of similar schools

Nquthu
Mkhonjane Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
152 learners 6 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

St James Mission
Jabavu Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
257 learners 8 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

Jabavu Area

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.