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Emsizini Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Tugela Ferry circuit)

Emsizini Primary School is a public primary school based in Umzinyathi district. 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 Emsizini Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umzinyathi district, Emsizini Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

431
Learners
17
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Emsizini Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Emsizini Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Emsizini Primary School's 431; is a public combined school, a different phase than Emsizini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emsizini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Emsizini Primary School's 431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emsizini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emsizini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emsizini Primary School, 1,513 compared with 431, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Emsizini Primary School's 431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emsizini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emsizini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emsizini Primary School, 1,348 compared with 431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emsizini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emsizini 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
Dundee Tugela Road, Othame Area, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Postal
Private Bag X523, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Telephone
076 161 9930
Email
emsiziniprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500134643

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emsizini 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 Emsizini Primary School directly, on 076 161 9930 or by email at emsiziniprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emsizini 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 Emsizini Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Emsizini 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 Umzinyathi besides Emsizini Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Emsizini Primary School?
Emsizini Primary School reported 431 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Emsizini Primary School?
No. Emsizini Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Emsizini Primary School a public or private school?
Emsizini Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emsizini Primary School?
You can call 076 161 9930 or email emsiziniprimary@gmail.com. It is located at Dundee Tugela Road, Othame Area, Tugela Ferry, 3010.