Lubana Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Lubana Primary School
With EMIS number 500187960, Lubana Primary School is a public primary school located in Mabhuyeni Area, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the King Cetshwayo district. The 2025 academic year saw 250 enrolled learners instructed by 12 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lubana 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, Lubana 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
Lubana 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, Lubana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 250 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Lubana Primary School is situated in Mabhuyeni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Umhlana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mfolozi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwamthethwa Area, Mabhuyeni Reserve Empangeni, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X20027, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Lubana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lubana 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 Lubana 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
Kwamthethwa Area, Mabhuyeni Reserve Empangeni, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
Private Bag X20027, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 83 297 5790Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500187960
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.