Wiliwili Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Wiliwili Primary School
With EMIS number 500296222, Wiliwili Primary School is a public primary school located in Zwelibomvu, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Pinetown district. The 2025 academic year saw 626 enrolled learners instructed by 19 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Wiliwili 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, Wiliwili 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
Wiliwili 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, Wiliwili Primary School reported a total enrollment of 626 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Wiliwili Primary School is situated in Zwelibomvu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Ndengezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Zwelibomvu, Pinetown, 3600. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1381, Pinetown, 3600.
Curriculum & Academics
Wiliwili Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Wiliwili 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Wiliwili 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
Zwelibomvu, Pinetown, 3600
Postal
P.o. Box 1381, Pinetown, 3600
Phone
+27 31 706 0040Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500296222
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.