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Empilweni Primary School

Public primary school · Kwanyuswa, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Molweni circuit)

Empilweni Primary School is a public primary school based in Kwanyuswa. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Empilweni Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwanyuswa, Empilweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

625
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Empilweni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Empilweni Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Empilweni Primary School's 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empilweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empilweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Empilweni Primary School's 625, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Empilweni Primary School, 2,020 compared with 625, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Empilweni Primary School's 625, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Empilweni Primary School's 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empilweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empilweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Nyusa Reserve, Maqadini, Pinetown, 3660
Postal
P.o.box 646, Bothas Hill, 3660
Telephone
031 777 1766
Email
empilweniprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500134236

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Empilweni 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 Empilweni Primary School directly, on 031 777 1766 or by email at empilweniprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Empilweni 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 Empilweni Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Empilweni Primary 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 Pinetown besides Empilweni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Empilweni Primary School?
Empilweni Primary School reported 625 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Empilweni Primary School?
No. Empilweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Empilweni Primary School a public or private school?
Empilweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Empilweni Primary School?
You can call 031 777 1766 or email empilweniprimary@gmail.com. It is located at Nyusa Reserve, Maqadini, Pinetown, 3660.