Lobethal Independent School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Lobethal Independent School
A independent combined school serving the Esidakeni Area community in KwaZulu-Natal, Lobethal Independent School operates under the Umzinyathi education district. The school recorded 334 learners and 22 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Lobethal Independent 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
Lobethal Independent 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, Lobethal Independent School reported a total enrollment of 334 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Lobethal Independent School is situated in Esidakeni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Tugela Ferry circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mbono Road, Msinga Rural, Msinga, 3020. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 397, Tugela Ferry, 3010.
Curriculum & Academics
Lobethal Independent School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lobethal Independent School was historically administered under the New 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 church and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lobethal Independent 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
Mbono Road, Msinga Rural, Msinga, 3020
Postal
P.o. Box 397, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Phone
+27 33 493 0019Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500305250
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.