Ezishabeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Ezishabeni Primary School
Ezishabeni Primary School (EMIS: 500320050) is a public primary school situated in Kwabhejane, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the King Cetshwayo education district. The 2025 academic year saw 197 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ezishabeni 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, Ezishabeni 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
Ezishabeni 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, Ezishabeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 197 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ezishabeni Primary School is situated in Kwabhejane, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Richards Bay circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Bhejane Tribal Authority, Mhnathuze, 3882. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 81044, Enseleni, 3882.
Curriculum & Academics
Ezishabeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ezishabeni 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 Ezishabeni 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
Bhejane Tribal Authority, Mhnathuze, 3882
Postal
P.o. Box 81044, Enseleni, 3882
Phone
+27 76 373 5187Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500320050
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.