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Siphosethu Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500267769

Ntuzuma Township, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal

1,140
Learners
36:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Siphosethu Primary School?

Siphosethu Primary School is a public primary school in Ntuzuma Township, within the Pinetown education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,140 enrolled learners and 32 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. 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

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Siphosethu 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 20% of similar schools

(Q4 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

1253 E Ntuzuma,Ntuzuma,Kwamashu,4360
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Westville12 km
Pinetown12.4 km
Umhlanga15 km
Durban CBD17.8 km
Ballito34.4 km
Amanzimtoti37.1 km

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What other schools are near Siphosethu Primary School?

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

Bhekisisa High School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,025 learners 21 educators 49:1

Fewer learners per educator than 2% of similar schools

Kwamashu · 0.4km away
Halalisa Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
295 learners 11 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 81% of similar schools

Ntuzuma Township · 0.7km away
Senzwesihle Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
234 learners 8 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 72% of similar schools

Ntuzuma · 0.7km away
Sondelani Primary School
CombinedPublicQ3
900 learners 38 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools

Pinetown · 0.8km away
Zuzokuhle Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
663 learners 19 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 39% of similar schools

Inanda Glebe · 1.1km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 4.

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

Mukelani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
478 learners 15 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 38% of similar schools

Kwamashu
Redfern Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
493 learners 20 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 76% of similar schools

Redfern
Ngazana Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
590 learners 12 educators 49:1

Fewer learners per educator than 1% of similar schools

Durban

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.