Ekunqobeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Ekunqobeni Primary School
Based in Ekunqobeni Area, KwaZulu-Natal, Ekunqobeni Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Ilembe education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 268 learners with a teaching staff of 7, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ekunqobeni 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, Ekunqobeni 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
Ekunqobeni 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, Ekunqobeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 268 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ekunqobeni Primary School is situated in Ekunqobeni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Balcomb's Hill circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Maphumulo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1536 D Jobho Road, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4470. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 281, Maphumulo, 4470.
Curriculum & Academics
Ekunqobeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ekunqobeni 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ekunqobeni 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
1536 D Jobho Road, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4470
Postal
P.o. Box 281, Maphumulo, 4470
Phone
+27 71 994 6953Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500128797
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.