Khalawemuke Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Khalawemuke Primary School
With EMIS number 500172901, Khalawemuke Primary School is a public primary school located in Dubandlela Road, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Pinetown district. The 2025 academic year saw 518 enrolled learners instructed by 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Khalawemuke 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, Khalawemuke 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
Khalawemuke 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, Khalawemuke Primary School reported a total enrollment of 518 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Khalawemuke Primary School is situated in Dubandlela Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Mpumalanga circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1303 D Dubandlela Road, Mpumalanga, Pinetwon, 3700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 358, Hammarsdale, 3700.
Curriculum & Academics
Khalawemuke Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Khalawemuke 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 Khalawemuke 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
1303 D Dubandlela Road, Mpumalanga, Pinetwon, 3700
Postal
P.o. Box 358, Hammarsdale, 3700
Phone
+27 76 700 3967Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500172901
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.