Esweni Junior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Esweni Junior Primary School
Esweni Junior Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Emandleni Store Next To Ingwemnyama H.p area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 225 learners were enrolled, taught by 7 educators at a ratio of 32:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Esweni Junior 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, Esweni Junior 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
Esweni Junior 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, Esweni Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 225 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Esweni Junior Primary School is situated in Emandleni Store Next To Ingwemnyama H.p, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Mahlombe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ekuuukeni Area, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6079, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Esweni Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Esweni Junior 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 Esweni Junior 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
Ekuuukeni Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X6079, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 72 359 0207Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500142043
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.