Bambe Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Bambe Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Bambe Primary School is a primary school located in Ezimfeneni within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Uthukela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 357 learners taught by 13 educators, achieving a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bambe Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Bambe Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Bambe Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bambe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 357 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bambe Primary School is situated in Ezimfeneni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Ntabamhlophe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ntabamhlophe, Egcinusizi, Escourt, 3310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1952, Estcourt, 3310.
Curriculum & Academics
Bambe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bambe Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bambe Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Ntabamhlophe, Egcinusizi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o. Box 1952, Estcourt, 3310
Phone
+27 72 337 3369Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500105080
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.