Enkembeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Enkembeni Primary School
Enkembeni Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Paulpietersburg area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 112 learners were enrolled, taught by 5 educators at a ratio of 22:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Enkembeni 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, Enkembeni 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
Enkembeni 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, Enkembeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 112 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Enkembeni Primary School is situated in Paulpietersburg, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Tholakele circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Edumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1927 D Section, Nkembeni, Paul Pietersburg, 3180. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 767, Paulpietersburg, 3180.
Curriculum & Academics
Enkembeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Enkembeni Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Enkembeni 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
1927 D Section, Nkembeni, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
P.o. Box 767, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Phone
+27 61 964 9609Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500137603
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.