Emkhathini Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Emkhathini Primary School
Serving the Kwaximba Location community in KwaZulu-Natal, Emkhathini Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Pinetown education district. In 2025, the school reported 165 learners and 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Emkhathini 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, Emkhathini 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
Emkhathini 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, Emkhathini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 165 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Emkhathini Primary School is situated in Kwaximba Location, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Inchanga circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwaximba Bhobonono Road, Inkandla, Catoridge, 3680. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 199, Cato Ridge, 3680.
Curriculum & Academics
Emkhathini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Emkhathini 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 Emkhathini 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
Kwaximba Bhobonono Road, Inkandla, Catoridge, 3680
Postal
P.o. Box 199, Cato Ridge, 3680
Phone
+27 83 881 6685Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500133052
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.