Emvutshini Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Emvutshini Primary School
Based in Gingindlovu, KwaZulu-Natal, Emvutshini Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the King Cetshwayo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 374 learners with a teaching staff of 12, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Emvutshini 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, Emvutshini 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
Emvutshini 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, Emvutshini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 374 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
Emvutshini Primary School is situated in Gingindlovu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Eshowe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Near Emvutshini, Gingindlovu, 3800. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1005, Gingindlovu, 3800.
Curriculum & Academics
Emvutshini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Emvutshini 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Emvutshini 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
Near Emvutshini, Gingindlovu, 3800
Postal
Private Bag X1005, Gingindlovu, 3800
Phone
+27 76 563 9840Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500135309
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.