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Novuka Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500236948

Impendle, Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal

168
Learners
21:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Novuka Primary School?

Novuka Primary School is a public primary school in Impendle, within the Umgungundlovu education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small school with 168 enrolled learners and 8 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1. 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.

Small school

This school has 168 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Novuka 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 84% of similar schools

(Q2 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

Rmt Novuka Bus Stop,Impendle,3227
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Pietermaritzburg51.6 km
Pinetown101.8 km
Westville108.3 km
Ladysmith112.9 km
Amanzimtoti113.8 km
Durban CBD117.9 km

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Location

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What other schools are near Novuka Primary School?

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

Masimdumise Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
122 learners 6 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools

Kwanovuka · 1.2km away
Nansimfundo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
93 learners 5 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 81% of similar schools

Kwamlaba Area · 2.6km away
Enguka Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
180 learners 6 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 51% of similar schools

Umgungundlovu · 4.4km away
Nhlabamkhosi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
139 learners 5 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

Umgungundlovu · 4.7km away
Kwakhetha Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
420 learners 11 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Impendle · 5km 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 Novuka Primary School.

Kwakhetha Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
420 learners 11 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Impendle
Enguka Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
180 learners 6 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 51% of similar schools

Umgungundlovu
Nhlabamkhosi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
139 learners 5 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

Umgungundlovu

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.