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Egcekeni Primary School

Public primary school · Salem Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Ndengezi circuit)

Egcekeni Primary School is a public primary school in Salem Tribal Authority. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Egcekeni Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Salem Tribal Authority, Egcekeni Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

517
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Egcekeni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Egcekeni Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Egcekeni Primary School's 517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Egcekeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Egcekeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Egcekeni Primary School's 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Egcekeni Primary School, 2,020 compared with 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Egcekeni Primary School's 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Egcekeni Primary School's 517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Egcekeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Egcekeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Shongweni Dam Road, Pinetown Rural, Pinetown Rural, Hillcrest, 3650
Postal
P.o.box 3146, Hillcrest, 3650
Telephone
071 482 7961
Email
egcekeni-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500127243

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Egcekeni Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Egcekeni Primary School directly, on 071 482 7961 or by email at egcekeni-ps@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Egcekeni Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Egcekeni Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Egcekeni Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Egcekeni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Egcekeni Primary School?
Egcekeni Primary School reported 517 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Egcekeni Primary School?
No. Egcekeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Egcekeni Primary School a public or private school?
Egcekeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Egcekeni Primary School?
You can call 071 482 7961 or email egcekeni-ps@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Shongweni Dam Road, Pinetown Rural, Pinetown Rural, Hillcrest, 3650.