Emafakathini Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Emafakathini Primary School
Emafakathini Primary School (EMIS: 500130388) is a public primary school situated in Elandskop, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 academic year saw 537 enrolled learners instructed by 24 educators, resulting in a ratio of 22:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Emafakathini 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, Emafakathini 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
Emafakathini 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, Emafakathini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 537 learners with a teaching staff of 24 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
Emafakathini Primary School is situated in Elandskop, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Elandskop circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 617 Merrivale Turn Off R Underberg, Emafakatini, Howick, 3291. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 349, Merrivale, 3291.
Curriculum & Academics
Emafakathini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Emafakathini 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 Emafakathini 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
617 Merrivale Turn Off R Underberg, Emafakatini, Howick, 3291
Postal
P.o. Box 349, Merrivale, 3291
Phone
+27 33 997 5442Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500130388
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.