Engudumeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Engudumeni Primary School
Engudumeni Primary School (EMIS: 500136678) is a public primary school situated in Rorkes Drift, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umzinyathi education district. The 2025 academic year saw 85 enrolled learners instructed by 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Engudumeni Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Engudumeni 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
Engudumeni 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, Engudumeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 85 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Engudumeni Primary School is situated in Rorkes Drift, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Endumeni Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Endumeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Merinovlakte Farm, Sibongile, Dundee, 3000. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 206, Dundee, 3000.
Curriculum & Academics
Engudumeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Engudumeni 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 Engudumeni 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
Merinovlakte Farm, Sibongile, Dundee, 3000
Postal
P.o. Box 206, Dundee, 3000
Phone
+27 78 143 6479Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500136678
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.