Thibani Combined Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Thibani Combined Primary School
Thibani Combined Primary School (EMIS 500281903) serves the KwaZulu-Natal community as a public combined school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Uthukela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 326 learners taught by 13 educators, achieving a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thibani Combined Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Thibani Combined 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
Thibani Combined 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, Thibani Combined Primary School reported a total enrollment of 326 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Thibani Combined Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Ntabamhlophe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 28 P Mkhize Area, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1869, Estcourt, 3310.
Curriculum & Academics
Thibani Combined Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic 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 Thibani Combined 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
28 P Mkhize Area, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o. Box 1869, Estcourt, 3310
Phone
+27 82 971 4713Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500281903
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.