Hlungulwane Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Hlungulwane Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500157768, Hlungulwane Primary School serves as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 125 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 16:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hlungulwane Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Hlungulwane 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
Hlungulwane 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, Hlungulwane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 125 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hlungulwane Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Makhosini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Ulundi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 250 P Hlungulwane, Babanango, Melmoth, 3835. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6702, Melmoth, 3845.
Curriculum & Academics
Hlungulwane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hlungulwane 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 Hlungulwane 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
250 P Hlungulwane, Babanango, Melmoth, 3835
Postal
P.o. Box 6702, Melmoth, 3845
Phone
+27 60 558 6091Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500157768
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.