Ekukhanyeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Ekukhanyeni Primary School
A public combined school serving the Next To Section 5 Liquor Store community in KwaZulu-Natal, Ekukhanyeni Primary School operates under the Umzinyathi education district. The school recorded 196 learners and 9 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ekukhanyeni Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Ekukhanyeni 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
Ekukhanyeni 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, Ekukhanyeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 196 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ekukhanyeni Primary School is situated in Next To Section 5 Liquor Store, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Nondweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Nqutu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 5 Five Section, Nondweni, Nquthu, 3135. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14626, Nquthu, 3135.
Curriculum & Academics
Ekukhanyeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ekukhanyeni 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ekukhanyeni 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
5 Five Section, Nondweni, Nquthu, 3135
Postal
P.o. Box 14626, Nquthu, 3135
Phone
+27 83 795 1528Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500410907
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.