Esiphiva Combined Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Esiphiva Combined Primary School
Based in Near Zungu Tribal, KwaZulu-Natal, Esiphiva Combined Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Zululand education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 102 learners with a teaching staff of 6, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 17:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Esiphiva Combined 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, Esiphiva Combined 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
Esiphiva Combined 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, Esiphiva Combined Primary School reported a total enrollment of 102 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Esiphiva Combined Primary School is situated in Near Zungu Tribal, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Okhukho circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Ulundi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Zungu Tribal Authority, Mahlabathini, 3865. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 249, Mahlabathini, 3865.
Curriculum & Academics
Esiphiva Combined Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Esiphiva Combined 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 govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Esiphiva Combined 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
Zungu Tribal Authority, Mahlabathini, 3865
Postal
P.o. Box 249, Mahlabathini, 3865
Phone
+27 83 208 4730Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500141081
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.