Emalahleni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Emalahleni Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Emalahleni Primary School is a combined school located in Khayalethu Village within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Amajuba education district. The 2025 school year recorded 371 learners taught by 12 educators, achieving a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Emalahleni 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, Emalahleni 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
Emalahleni 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, Emalahleni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 371 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Emalahleni Primary School is situated in Khayalethu Village, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Ebuhleni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Emadlangeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Old Mine Hostel, Utrecht, 2980. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 97, Utrecht, 2980.
Curriculum & Academics
Emalahleni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Emalahleni Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Emalahleni 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
Old Mine Hostel, Utrecht, 2980
Postal
P.o. Box 97, Utrecht, 2980
Phone
+27 73 333 0285Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500130980
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.