Horseshoe Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Horseshoe Primary School
Horseshoe Primary School (EMIS: 500158582) is a public primary school situated in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Uthukela education district. The 2025 academic year saw 217 enrolled learners instructed by 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Horseshoe 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, Horseshoe 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
Horseshoe 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, Horseshoe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 217 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Horseshoe Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Emtshezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 74 Greytown Road, Weenen, 3325. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 239, Weenen, 3325.
Curriculum & Academics
Horseshoe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Horseshoe 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Horseshoe 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
74 Greytown Road, Weenen, 3325
Postal
P.o. Box 239, Weenen, 3325
Phone
+27 78 864 0705Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500158582
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.