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Empangeni Educare Centre

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

In King Cetshwayo district, Empangeni Educare Centre operates as a private primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 130 learners.

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

Empangeni Educare Centre is a private primary school serving families in and around King Cetshwayo district. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

130
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Empangeni Educare Centre 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

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Empangeni Educare Centre.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Empangeni Educare Centre's 130; 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 Educare Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Empangeni Educare Centre, 2,166 compared with 130; 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 Educare Centre's 130; 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 Educare Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Empangeni Educare Centre, 1,763 compared with 130; 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 Educare Centre, 1,742 compared with 130; 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
50 Rex Henderson Road Empangeni Empangeni 3880
Telephone
078 197 4639
Email
empeducarecentre@hotmail.com
EMIS number
500497761

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Empangeni Educare Centre?
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 Educare Centre directly, on 078 197 4639 or by email at empeducarecentre@hotmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Empangeni Educare Centre?
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 Educare Centre the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Empangeni Educare Centre 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 Educare Centre?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Empangeni Educare Centre?
Empangeni Educare Centre reported 130 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Educare Centre?
Yes. As a private school, Empangeni Educare Centre 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 Educare Centre a public or private school?
Empangeni Educare Centre is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Empangeni Educare Centre?
You can call 078 197 4639 or email empeducarecentre@hotmail.com. It is located at 50 Rex Henderson Road Empangeni Empangeni 3880.