Ensingweni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Ensingweni Primary School
Serving the Ensingweni Reserve community in KwaZulu-Natal, Ensingweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the King Cetshwayo education district. In 2025, the school reported 635 learners and 18 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ensingweni Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Ensingweni 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
Ensingweni 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, Ensingweni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 635 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Ensingweni Primary School is situated in Ensingweni Reserve, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Mthunzini 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: Nzuza Tribal Authority, Gingindlovu, 3800. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1035, Gingindlovu, 3800.
Curriculum & Academics
Ensingweni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Ensingweni 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
Nzuza Tribal Authority, Gingindlovu, 3800
Postal
Private Bag X1035, Gingindlovu, 3800
Phone
+27 67 728 3685Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500138232
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.