Gobandlovu Primary School School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Gobandlovu Primary School School
Gobandlovu Primary School School (EMIS 500150109) serves the Esikhawini community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1009 learners taught by 29 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gobandlovu Primary School 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, Gobandlovu Primary School 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
Gobandlovu Primary School 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, Gobandlovu Primary School School reported a total enrollment of 1,009 learners with a teaching staff of 29 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
Gobandlovu Primary School School is situated in Esikhawini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Esikhaleni Senkosi 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: 10 Reserve, Esikhawini, 3887. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 8518, Esikhawini, 3887.
Curriculum & Academics
Gobandlovu Primary School School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gobandlovu Primary School School 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gobandlovu Primary School 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
10 Reserve, Esikhawini, 3887
Postal
Private Bag X 8518, Esikhawini, 3887
Phone
+27 82 588 4087Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500150109
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.