Esifubeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Esifubeni Primary School
A public institution, Esifubeni Primary School functions as a primary school located in Behind The Clinic, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Uthukela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 472 learners were enrolled, taught by 15 educators at a ratio of 31:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Esifubeni 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, Esifubeni 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
Esifubeni 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, Esifubeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 472 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Esifubeni Primary School is situated in Behind The Clinic, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Watersmeet circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 11 Watersmeet Area N, Watersmeet, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2767, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Esifubeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Esifubeni 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Esifubeni 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
11 Watersmeet Area N, Watersmeet, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 2767, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 36 631 7359Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500140304
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.