Enkwambase Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Enkwambase Primary School
With EMIS number 500138047, Enkwambase Primary School is a public primary school located in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Ilembe district. The 2025 academic year saw 394 enrolled learners instructed by 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Enkwambase 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, Enkwambase 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
Enkwambase 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, Enkwambase Primary School reported a total enrollment of 394 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Enkwambase Primary School is situated in Ndwedwe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Ndwedwe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwaqwabe Tribal Authority, Ndwedwe, Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 267, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Enkwambase Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Enkwambase 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 trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Enkwambase 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
Kwaqwabe Tribal Authority, Ndwedwe, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o. Box 267, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 71 285 9809Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500138047
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.