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Emalahleni Primary School

Public primary school · Ekuvukeni, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Sinethemba circuit)

Emalahleni Primary School is a public primary school based in Ekuvukeni. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Emalahleni Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ekuvukeni, Emalahleni Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

642
Learners
18
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Emalahleni Primary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Emalahleni Primary School's 642, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Emalahleni Primary School's 642; is a public combined school, a different phase than Emalahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emalahleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Emalahleni Primary School's 642; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emalahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emalahleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Emalahleni Primary School's 642; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emalahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emalahleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Emalahleni Primary School's 642; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emalahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emalahleni 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
488 Ekuvukeni, Wasbank, Ladysmith, 2920
Postal
P.o.box 433, Wasbank, 2920
Telephone
082 965 7956
Email
emalahleni-ps@schoolgov.za
EMIS number
500131017

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni Primary School directly, on 082 965 7956 or by email at emalahleni-PS@schoolgov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Emalahleni 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 Uthukela besides Emalahleni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Emalahleni Primary School?
Emalahleni Primary School reported 642 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Emalahleni Primary School?
No. Emalahleni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Emalahleni Primary School a public or private school?
Emalahleni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emalahleni Primary School?
You can call 082 965 7956 or email emalahleni-PS@schoolgov.za. It is located at 488 Ekuvukeni, Wasbank, Ladysmith, 2920.