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Ekwethembeni Primary School

Public primary school · P.o.box 177, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Empembeni circuit)

Ekwethembeni Primary School is a public primary school in P.o.box 177. 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 Ekwethembeni Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in P.o.box 177, Ekwethembeni Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

169
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ekwethembeni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

Here is how Ekwethembeni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umkhanyakude district.

  • Thongwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Ekwethembeni Primary School, 3,881 compared with 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekwethembeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,527 learners against Ekwethembeni Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekwethembeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ekwethembeni Primary School, 1,819 compared with 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekwethembeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,582 learners against Ekwethembeni Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekwethembeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekwethembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,579 learners against Ekwethembeni Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekwethembeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekwethembeni 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
Empembeni Road, Obonjeni, 3937
Postal
Private Bag X5020, Hlabisa, 3937
Telephone
073 871 1943
Email
ekwethembeni-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500129537

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ekwethembeni 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 Ekwethembeni Primary School directly, on 073 871 1943 or by email at ekwethembeni-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ekwethembeni 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 Ekwethembeni Primary School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ekwethembeni 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 Umkhanyakude besides Ekwethembeni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Ekwethembeni Primary School?
Ekwethembeni Primary School reported 169 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Ekwethembeni Primary School?
No. Ekwethembeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ekwethembeni Primary School a public or private school?
Ekwethembeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ekwethembeni Primary School?
You can call 073 871 1943 or email ekwethembeni-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Empembeni Road, Obonjeni, 3937.