Phesheya Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Phesheya Primary School
Situated in an rural part of Ngwelezane, KwaZulu-Natal, Phesheya Primary School functions as a public primary school within the King Cetshwayo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1490 learners with a teaching staff of 51, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phesheya Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Phesheya Primary 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
Phesheya 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, Phesheya Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,490 learners with a teaching staff of 51 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
Phesheya Primary School is situated in Ngwelezane, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ngwelezane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 452b Phesheya Road, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3910. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 16, Empangeni Rail, 3910.
Curriculum & Academics
Phesheya Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phesheya 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 Phesheya 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
452b Phesheya Road, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3910
Postal
Private Bag X 16, Empangeni Rail, 3910
Phone
+27 81 556 5250Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500248455
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.