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Eshane Primary School

Public primary school · Eshane Area, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Umvozana circuit)

In Eshane Area, Eshane Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Eshane Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Eshane Area. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

819
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Eshane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

Here is how Eshane Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Eshane Primary School, 1,738 compared with 819; is a public combined school, a different phase than Eshane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eshane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eshane Primary School, 1,572 compared with 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eshane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eshane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Eshane Primary School's 819, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Eshane Primary School, 1,350 compared with 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eshane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eshane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Eshane Primary School's 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eshane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eshane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Eshane Area, Eshane, Greytown, 3250
Postal
P.o.box 1247, Greytown, 3250
Telephone
033 417 1042
Email
eshaneprimary@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500139786

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eshane 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 Eshane Primary School directly, on 033 417 1042 or by email at eshaneprimary@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eshane Primary School?
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 Eshane Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Eshane 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 Eshane Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Eshane Primary School?
Eshane Primary School reported 819 learners and 24 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 Eshane Primary School?
No. Eshane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Eshane Primary School a public or private school?
Eshane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eshane Primary School?
You can call 033 417 1042 or email eshaneprimary@yahoo.com. It is located at Eshane Area, Eshane, Greytown, 3250.