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Emkhamo Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Pomeroy circuit)

Emkhamo Primary School is a public primary school in Umzinyathi district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98%.

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

Located in Umzinyathi district, Emkhamo Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

658
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Emkhamo Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 49 learners from Emkhamo Primary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023474391.5%
2024524892.3%
2025494898.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212253.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Emkhamo Primary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics362980.6%
Mathematical Literacy1616100.0%
Physical Sciences342779.4%
Life Sciences534381.1%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Geography535094.3%
English First Additional Language5353100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Emkhamo Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Emkhamo Primary School's 658; is a public combined school, a different phase than Emkhamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Emkhamo Primary School's 98%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Emkhamo Primary School's 658; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emkhamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Emkhamo Primary School's 98%.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emkhamo Primary School, 1,513 compared with 658, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Emkhamo Primary School's 658; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emkhamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Emkhamo Primary School's 98%.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emkhamo Primary School, 1,348 compared with 658; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emkhamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Emkhamo Primary School's 98%.
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
Msinga High Road, Paraffin Area, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Postal
Private Bag X531, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Telephone
078 150 9369
Email
emkhamoschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500132978

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emkhamo 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 Emkhamo Primary School directly, on 078 150 9369 or by email at emkhamoschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emkhamo 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 Emkhamo Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Emkhamo Primary School's 98% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Emkhamo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Emkhamo Primary School?
Emkhamo Primary School reported 658 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Emkhamo Primary School?
No. Emkhamo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Emkhamo Primary School's matric results like?
Emkhamo Primary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98%, in 2025. That's up from 91.5% in 2023.
Is Emkhamo Primary School a public or private school?
Emkhamo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emkhamo Primary School?
You can call 078 150 9369 or email emkhamoschool@gmail.com. It is located at Msinga High Road, Paraffin Area, Tugela Ferry, 3010.