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Eqinisweni Primary School

Public primary school · Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inanda Central circuit)

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

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

1,027
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Eqinisweni Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Eqinisweni Primary School's 1,027; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eqinisweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eqinisweni 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 Eqinisweni Primary School's 1,027, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eqinisweni Primary School, 2,020 compared with 1,027, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Eqinisweni Primary School's 1,027, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Eqinisweni Primary School's 1,027; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eqinisweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eqinisweni 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
27 M Inanda Main Road, Inandaamatikwe, Durban, 4360
Postal
P.o.box 43195, Inanda, 4310
Telephone
082 474 8165
Email
primaryeqinisweni@gmail.com
EMIS number
500139490

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eqinisweni 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 Eqinisweni Primary School directly, on 082 474 8165 or by email at primaryeqinisweni@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eqinisweni 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 Eqinisweni Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Eqinisweni 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 Eqinisweni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Eqinisweni Primary School?
Eqinisweni Primary School reported 1,027 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Eqinisweni Primary School?
No. Eqinisweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Eqinisweni Primary School a public or private school?
Eqinisweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eqinisweni Primary School?
You can call 082 474 8165 or email primaryeqinisweni@gmail.com. It is located at 27 M Inanda Main Road, Inandaamatikwe, Durban, 4360.