Thembeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Thembeni Primary School
A public institution, Thembeni Primary School functions as a primary school located in Ward 11 Groutville, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ilembe education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1796 learners were enrolled, taught by 53 educators at a ratio of 34:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thembeni 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, Thembeni 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
Thembeni 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, Thembeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,796 learners with a teaching staff of 53 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
Thembeni Primary School is situated in Ward 11 Groutville, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Kwadukuza circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Kwadukuza Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2 Ward, Groutville Ethembeni, Kwadukuza, 4450. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X10642, Stanger, 4450.
Curriculum & Academics
Thembeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thembeni 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 Thembeni 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
2 Ward, Groutville Ethembeni, Kwadukuza, 4450
Postal
Private Bag X10642, Stanger, 4450
Phone
+27 27 725 008 15Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500281718
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.