Eklolweni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Eklolweni Primary School
With EMIS number 500343175, Eklolweni Primary School is a public primary school located in Ekuvukeni Area, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Zululand district. The 2025 academic year saw 101 enrolled learners instructed by 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Eklolweni 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, Eklolweni 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
Eklolweni 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, Eklolweni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 101 learners with a teaching staff of 4 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
Eklolweni Primary School is situated in Ekuvukeni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Mahlombe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Klolweni Area, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 976, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Eklolweni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Eklolweni 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
Klolweni Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
P.o. Box 976, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 60 752 6178Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500343175
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.