Shalom Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Shalom Primary School
With EMIS number 500157139, Shalom Primary School is a public primary school located in Cliffdale, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Zululand district. The 2025 academic year saw 459 enrolled learners instructed by 12 educators, resulting in a ratio of 38:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Shalom 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, Shalom 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
Shalom 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, Shalom Primary School reported a total enrollment of 459 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Shalom Primary School is situated in Cliffdale, 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: Cliffdale Street, Hlobane, Vryheid, 3145. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 26, Hlobane, 3145.
Curriculum & Academics
Shalom Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Shalom 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 govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Shalom 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
Cliffdale Street, Hlobane, Vryheid, 3145
Postal
P.o. Box 26, Hlobane, 3145
Phone
+27 76 342 2513Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500157139
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.