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Isiphethu-Semfundo Primary School

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PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500168461

Nottingham Road, Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal

14 learners 4:1 ratio Q1

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Type
Public primary
Fees
No-fee school

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 · NSC School Performance Report 2025 · Processed 8 Aug 2026

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What kind of school is Isiphethu-Semfundo Primary School?

Isiphethu-Semfundo Primary School is a public primary school in Nottingham Road, within the Umgungundlovu education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small school with 14 enrolled learners and 4 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 4:1.

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.

The school falls within the Umngeni Local Municipality local municipality. Among 1412 Q1 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal, it has fewer learners per educator than 100% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

The school is at 361 D Section, Nottingham Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3280, and can be reached on 083 979 8791.

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

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What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Isiphethu-Semfundo 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.

Among the lowest learner-educator ratios of 1412 similar schools

(Q1 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

More about this school Insights, matric results, how it compares, data notes

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.

Small school

This school has 14 enrolled learners.

Contact

361 D Section, Nottingham Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3280EMIS
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Location

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Distance to Major Centres

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Pietermaritzburg72.2 km · 56 min

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What other schools are near Isiphethu-Semfundo Primary School?

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

Silindele Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
14 learners 3 educators 5:1

Fewer learners per educator than 99% of similar schools

Nottingham Road · 6.4km away
Dabulamanzi Combined School
SecondaryPublicQ1
66 learners 8 educators 8:1

Among the lowest learner-educator ratios of 441 similar schools

Rosetta · 6.8km away
Clifton Preparatory School
PrimaryIndependent
355 learners 27 educators 13:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Ndwedwe Rural · 9.6km away
Nottingham Road Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
259 learners 11 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 88% of similar schools

Umgungundlovu · 11.1km away
Sibonokuhle Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
96 learners 8 educators 12:1

Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools

Rosetta · 11.3km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 1.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Isiphethu-Semfundo Primary School. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Mpofanyana Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
32 learners 3 educators 11:1

Fewer learners per educator than 95% of similar schools

Moo River
Robin Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
27 learners 3 educators 9:1

Fewer learners per educator than 97% of similar schools

Umgungundlovu
Esiphethwini Sendezi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
165 learners 6 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 53% of similar schools

Mt. West

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Learner-educator comparisons group schools by quintile, phase and province; matric comparisons group by sector and province, plus quintile for public schools. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators, so 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.

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