Emngwenya Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Emngwenya Primary School
As a public primary school, Emngwenya Primary School provides education to learners in Zypherfontein Farm, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Uthukela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 101 learners were enrolled, taught by 5 educators at a ratio of 20:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Emngwenya 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, Emngwenya 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
Emngwenya 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, Emngwenya Primary School reported a total enrollment of 101 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Emngwenya Primary School is situated in Zypherfontein Farm, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Wembezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Mpofana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Imizizi Farm, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1500, Estcourt, 3310.
Curriculum & Academics
Emngwenya Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Emngwenya 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Emngwenya 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
Imizizi Farm, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o. Box 1500, Estcourt, 3310
Phone
+27 72 220 9040Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500132608
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.