Empumelelweni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Empumelelweni Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Empumelelweni Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Empumelelweni 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
Empumelelweni 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, Empumelelweni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 233 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Empumelelweni Primary School is situated in Engonyameni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Umbumbulu Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: D 1011 Inwabi Road Engonyameni Area Umlazi 4031. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 54085, Umlazi, 4031.
Curriculum & Academics
Empumelelweni 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Empumelelweni 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
D 1011 Inwabi Road Engonyameni Area Umlazi 4031
Postal
P.o. Box 54085, Umlazi, 4031
Phone
+27 82 646 8527Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500440966
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.