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Empakama Public School

Public primary school · Magudu Ward, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Magudu circuit)

In Magudu Ward, Empakama Public School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Empakama Public School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Empakama Public School is a public primary school serving families in and around Magudu Ward. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

289
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Empakama Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against Empakama Public School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Empakama Public School's 289; is a public combined school, a different phase than Empakama Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empakama Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Empakama Public School's 289; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empakama Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empakama Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Empakama Public School, 1,651 compared with 289; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empakama Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empakama Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Empakama Public School, 1,650 compared with 289; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empakama Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empakama Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Empakama Public School's 289; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empakama Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empakama Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Empakama Area, Ntshangase Tribal Authority, Pongola, 3170
Postal
P.o.box 244, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
076 376 9588
Email
empakama-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500133792

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Empakama Public 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 Empakama Public School directly, on 076 376 9588 or by email at empakama-ps@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Empakama Public School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Empakama Public School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Empakama Public 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 Zululand besides Empakama Public School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Empakama Public School?
Empakama Public School reported 289 learners and 8 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 Empakama Public School?
No. Empakama Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Empakama Public School a public or private school?
Empakama Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Empakama Public School?
You can call 076 376 9588 or email empakama-ps@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Empakama Area, Ntshangase Tribal Authority, Pongola, 3170.