Lilani Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Lilani Primary School
Lilani Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in Lilani, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Umzinyathi education district. The school recorded 146 learners and 5 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lilani 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, Lilani 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
Lilani 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, Lilani Primary School reported a total enrollment of 146 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Lilani Primary School is situated in Lilani, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Umvozana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Umvoti Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Lilani Area, Greytown, 3250. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1005, Greytown, 3250.
Curriculum & Academics
Lilani Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lilani 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
Lilani Area, Greytown, 3250
Postal
P.o. Box 1005, Greytown, 3250
Phone
+27 76 698 1541Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500186480
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.