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Empangeni Preparatory School

Public primary school · Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Empangeni Preparatory School is a public primary school in Empangeni. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,300 learners.

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

Located in Empangeni, Empangeni Preparatory School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,300
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Empangeni Preparatory School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Empangeni Preparatory School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

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

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Empangeni Preparatory School, 2,365 compared with 1,300; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empangeni Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empangeni Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Empangeni Preparatory School's 1,300, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Empangeni Preparatory School, 1,929 compared with 1,300; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empangeni Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empangeni Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Empangeni Preparatory School, at 1,763 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is a similar size to Empangeni Preparatory School, with 1,742 learners against 1,300, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Corner Rex Henderson And Davies Crescent, Fairview, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
Private Bag X20012, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
035 792 1524
Email
admin@eps.kzn.school.za
EMIS number
500133940

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Empangeni Preparatory 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 Preparatory School directly, on 035 792 1524 or by email at admin@eps.kzn.school.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Empangeni Preparatory 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 Empangeni Preparatory School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Empangeni Preparatory 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 King Cetshwayo besides Empangeni Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Empangeni Preparatory School?
Empangeni Preparatory School reported 1,300 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Preparatory School?
Yes, Empangeni Preparatory School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Empangeni Preparatory School a public or private school?
Empangeni Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Empangeni Preparatory School?
You can call 035 792 1524 or email admin@eps.kzn.school.za. It is located at Corner Rex Henderson And Davies Crescent, Fairview, Empangeni, 3880.