Imbalencane Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Imbalencane Primary School
Imbalencane Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in Umgolomi Ward, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Ugu education district. The school recorded 898 learners and 32 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Imbalencane 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, Imbalencane 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
Imbalencane 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, Imbalencane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 898 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Imbalencane Primary School is situated in Umgolomi Ward, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Dweshula circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umzumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Umgolomi Ward Oshabeni Location, Port Shepstone, 4246. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 13405, Mehlomnyama, 4240.
Curriculum & Academics
Imbalencane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Imbalencane 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 private and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Imbalencane 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
Umgolomi Ward Oshabeni Location, Port Shepstone, 4246
Postal
P.o. Box 13405, Mehlomnyama, 4240
Phone
+27 82 440 6468Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500160358
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.