Ekudonseni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Ekudonseni Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ekudonseni 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, Ekudonseni 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
Ekudonseni 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, Ekudonseni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 386 learners with a teaching staff of 13 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
Ekudonseni Primary School is situated in Kwa-dlangezwa, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ongoye circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwaphongola Reserve, Kwadlangezwa, Empangeni, 3886. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 260, Kwadlangezwa, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Ekudonseni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ekudonseni 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ekudonseni 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
Kwaphongola Reserve, Kwadlangezwa, Empangeni, 3886
Postal
P.o. Box 260, Kwadlangezwa, 3880
Phone
+27 72 369 3036Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500128390
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.