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Ilembe Primary School

Public primary school · Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Esikhaleni Senkosi circuit)

In Esikhawini, Ilembe Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,196 learners.

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

Ilembe Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Esikhawini. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,196
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Ilembe Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ilembe Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Ilembe Primary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Ilembe Primary School's 1,196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilembe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilembe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilembe Primary School, 2,166 compared with 1,196, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Ilembe Primary School's 1,196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilembe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilembe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilembe Primary School, 1,763 compared with 1,196, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilembe Primary School, 1,742 compared with 1,196, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
1093 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887
Postal
Private Bag X8536, Esikhawini, 3887
Telephone
082 200 5570
Email
ilembejs@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500160173

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ilembe 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 Ilembe Primary School directly, on 082 200 5570 or by email at ilembejs@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ilembe 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 Ilembe Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ilembe 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 King Cetshwayo besides Ilembe Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Ilembe Primary School?
Ilembe Primary School reported 1,196 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Ilembe Primary School?
Yes, Ilembe Primary 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 Ilembe Primary School a public or private school?
Ilembe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ilembe Primary School?
You can call 082 200 5570 or email ilembejs@yahoo.com. It is located at 1093 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887.