Ilembe Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Ilembe Primary School
A public primary school serving the Esikhawini community in KwaZulu-Natal, Ilembe Primary School operates under the King Cetshwayo education district. The school recorded 1196 learners and 30 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ilembe Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ilembe Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ilembe 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, Ilembe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,196 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Ilembe Primary School is situated in Esikhawini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Esikhaleni Senkosi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1093 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X8536, Esikhawini, 3887.
Curriculum & Academics
Ilembe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ilembe 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 Ilembe 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1093 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887
Postal
Private Bag X8536, Esikhawini, 3887
Phone
+27 82 200 5570Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500160173
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.