Ethubalethu Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Ethubalethu Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ethubalethu 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, Ethubalethu 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
Ethubalethu 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, Ethubalethu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 965 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Ethubalethu Primary School is situated in Melmoth, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ndundulu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mthonjaneni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Thubalethu Township Township, Ethubalethu, Melmoth, 3835. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 669, Melmoth, 3835.
Curriculum & Academics
Ethubalethu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ethubalethu 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 private and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ethubalethu 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
Thubalethu Township Township, Ethubalethu, Melmoth, 3835
Postal
P.o. Box 669, Melmoth, 3835
Phone
+27 27 356 509 85Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500207311
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.