Echibini Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Echibini Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Echibini Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Echibini 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
Echibini 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, Echibini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 231 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Echibini Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Izingolweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mthimude Tribal Authority, Nqabeni, 4682. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 26, Nqabeni, Portshepstone, 4682.
Curriculum & Academics
Echibini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Echibini Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 Echibini 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
Mthimude Tribal Authority, Nqabeni, 4682
Postal
P.o. Box 26, Nqabeni, Portshepstone, 4682
Phone
+27 79 183 8417Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500126614
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.