Esibanini Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Esibanini Primary School
Esibanini Primary School (EMIS 500139934) serves the KwaZulu-Natal community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Ugu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 648 learners taught by 19 educators, achieving a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Esibanini 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, Esibanini 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
Esibanini 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, Esibanini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 648 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Esibanini Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Turton circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umzumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Sipofu Nyangwini Road, Entaba, Hibberdene, 4220. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 35219, Hibberdene, 4220.
Curriculum & Academics
Esibanini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Esibanini 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Esibanini 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
Sipofu Nyangwini Road, Entaba, Hibberdene, 4220
Postal
P.o. Box 35219, Hibberdene, 4220
Phone
+27 39 972 9191Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500139934
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.