Emacityana Intermediate
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Emacityana Intermediate
Emacityana Intermediate is registered as a public primary school based in Ensubeni Area, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Umzinyathi education district. The school recorded 277 learners and 8 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Emacityana Intermediate 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, Emacityana Intermediate 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
Emacityana Intermediate 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, Emacityana Intermediate reported a total enrollment of 277 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Emacityana Intermediate is situated in Ensubeni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Jama/babanango circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Nqutu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1316 D Machitshana, Babanango, Vryheid, 3850. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 29, Babanango, 3850.
Curriculum & Academics
Emacityana Intermediate is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Emacityana Intermediate 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 other and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Emacityana Intermediate 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
1316 D Machitshana, Babanango, Vryheid, 3850
Postal
P.o. Box 29, Babanango, 3850
Phone
+27 81 877 1133Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500130166
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.