Halambu Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Halambu Primary School
Halambu Primary School (EMIS 500153291) serves the Kwa Magwaza T/a community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 288 learners taught by 10 educators, achieving a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Halambu 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, Halambu 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
Halambu 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, Halambu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 288 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Halambu Primary School is situated in Kwa Magwaza T/a, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ntolwane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Nkandla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Halambu Reserve, Genzinsila A, Eshowe, 3815. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 113, Eshowe, 3815.
Curriculum & Academics
Halambu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Halambu 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 Halambu 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
Halambu Reserve, Genzinsila A, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
P.o. Box 113, Eshowe, 3815
Phone
+27 73 403 3787Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500153291
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.