Emxhakeni Combined Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Emxhakeni Combined Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Emxhakeni Combined 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, Emxhakeni Combined 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
Emxhakeni Combined 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, Emxhakeni Combined Primary School reported a total enrollment of 253 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Emxhakeni Combined Primary School is situated in Waterval Farm, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Ebuhleni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Emadlangeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Waterval Farm, Utrecht, Newcastle, 2980. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 234, Waterval Farm, Utrecht, 2980.
Curriculum & Academics
Emxhakeni Combined Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Emxhakeni Combined Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Emxhakeni Combined 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
Waterval Farm, Utrecht, Newcastle, 2980
Postal
P.o. Box 234, Waterval Farm, Utrecht, 2980
Phone
+27 82 427 6708Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500135383
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.