Hlobani Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Hlobani Primary School
Situated in an rural part of Hlobane, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlobani Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Zululand education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 443 learners with a teaching staff of 12, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hlobani 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, Hlobani 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
Hlobani 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, Hlobani Primary School reported a total enrollment of 443 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Hlobani Primary School is situated in Hlobane, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Khambi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Thuthukani Location, Hlobane, Vryheid, 3145. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 56, Hlobane, 3145.
Curriculum & Academics
Hlobani Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hlobani Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 mine and the school buildings are owned by mine.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hlobani 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
Thuthukani Location, Hlobane, Vryheid, 3145
Postal
P.o. Box 56, Hlobane, 3145
Phone
+27 73 467 1784Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500157065
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.