Ekuthukuzeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Ekuthukuzeni Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ekuthukuzeni 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, Ekuthukuzeni 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
Ekuthukuzeni 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, Ekuthukuzeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 383 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Ekuthukuzeni Primary School is situated in Nkwalini Manguzi, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Kosi Bay circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ekuthukuzeni Area, Manguzi, Kwangwanase, 3973. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 539, Kwangwanase, 3973.
Curriculum & Academics
Ekuthukuzeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ekuthukuzeni Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ekuthukuzeni 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
Ekuthukuzeni Area, Manguzi, Kwangwanase, 3973
Postal
P.o. Box 539, Kwangwanase, 3973
Phone
+27 71 694 0124Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500310985
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.