Gubhethuka Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Gubhethuka Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Gubhethuka Primary School is a primary school located in Gubethuka Area within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 361 learners taught by 10 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gubhethuka 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, Gubhethuka 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
Gubhethuka 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, Gubhethuka Primary School reported a total enrollment of 361 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gubhethuka Primary School is situated in Gubethuka Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Richards Bay circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Empembeni, Esikhawini, Richards Bay, 3887. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1113, Esikhawini, 3887.
Curriculum & Academics
Gubhethuka Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gubhethuka Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gubhethuka 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
Empembeni, Esikhawini, Richards Bay, 3887
Postal
P.o. Box 1113, Esikhawini, 3887
Phone
+27 79 205 8090Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500340881
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.