Wood And Raw Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Wood And Raw Primary School
With EMIS number 500296851, Wood And Raw Primary School is a public primary school located in Dumisani Makhaye Village, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the King Cetshwayo district. The 2025 academic year saw 972 enrolled learners instructed by 32 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Wood And Raw 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, Wood And Raw 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
Wood And Raw 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, Wood And Raw Primary School reported a total enrollment of 972 learners with a teaching staff of 32 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
Wood And Raw Primary School is situated in Dumisani Makhaye Village, 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: 2 N Mathubathuba Road, Woodandraw Farm, Empangeni, 3910. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1389, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Wood And Raw Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Wood And Raw Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Wood And Raw 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
2 N Mathubathuba Road, Woodandraw Farm, Empangeni, 3910
Postal
P.o. Box 1389, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 83 280 8445Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500296851
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.