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Empangeni Christian School

Private primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Welcome to Empangeni Christian School, a private primary school serving King Cetshwayo district. It currently teaches around 199 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Empangeni Christian School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Empangeni Christian School is a private primary school in King Cetshwayo district. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

199
Learners
12
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Empangeni Christian School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Empangeni Christian School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Empangeni Christian School's 199; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empangeni Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Empangeni Christian School, 2,166 compared with 199; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Empangeni Christian School's 199; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empangeni Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Empangeni Christian School, 1,763 compared with 199; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Empangeni Christian School, 1,742 compared with 199; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
21 Louis Botha Avenue Avenue, Umhlathuze Rural, Umhlathuze, 3886
Postal
P.o.box 2120, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
035 792 3772
Website
empangenichristianschool.co.za
Email
reception@empangenichristianschool.co.za
EMIS number
500133829

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Empangeni Christian 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 Empangeni Christian School directly, on 035 792 3772 or by email at reception@empangenichristianschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Empangeni Christian 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 Empangeni Christian School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Empangeni Christian School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Empangeni Christian School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Empangeni Christian School?
Empangeni Christian School reported 199 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Empangeni Christian School?
Yes. As a private school, Empangeni Christian School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Empangeni Christian School a public or private school?
Empangeni Christian School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Empangeni Christian School?
You can call 035 792 3772 or email reception@empangenichristianschool.co.za. It is located at 21 Louis Botha Avenue Avenue, Umhlathuze Rural, Umhlathuze, 3886.