Oyemeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Oyemeni Primary School
Oyemeni Primary School is a public primary school located in Mzimela Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 268 learners and 9 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Oyemeni 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, Oyemeni 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
Oyemeni 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, Oyemeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 268 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Oyemeni Primary School is situated in Mzimela Tribal Authority, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ongoye circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1667 D Section, Oyemeni, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10674, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Oyemeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Oyemeni Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Oyemeni 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
1667 D Section, Oyemeni, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o. Box 10674, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 76 616 9424Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500245643
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.