Oviceni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Oviceni Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Oviceni 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, Oviceni 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
Oviceni 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, Oviceni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 97 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Oviceni Primary School is situated in Oviceni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Obuka circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mthonjaneni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Oviceni Reserve, Oviceni, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 954, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Oviceni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Oviceni Primary 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 Oviceni 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
Oviceni Reserve, Oviceni, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o. Box 954, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 84 702 2663Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500245532
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.