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Ezamukuthula Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500143079

Uthukela, Uthukela, KwaZulu-Natal

741
Learners
30:1
Learners per educator
Q3
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Ezamukuthula Primary School?

Ezamukuthula Primary School is a public primary school in Uthukela, within the Uthukela education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 741 enrolled learners and 25 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. It is classified as Quintile 3 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 3 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Ezamukuthula Primary School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 70% of similar schools

(Q3 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

Mtabamhlope Raod Raod,Wembesi C,Escourt,3310
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Ladysmith53.3 km
Pietermaritzburg85.9 km
Pinetown136.6 km
Westville142.5 km
Newcastle143.2 km
Umhlanga148 km

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What other schools are near Ezamukuthula Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Muntuza Full Service School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,276 learners 32 educators 40:1

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

Wembezi T/ship · 1.5km away
Zola Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
635 learners 17 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools

Wembezi · 1.7km away
Wembezi Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
823 learners 28 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 72% of similar schools

Wembezi · 1.9km away
Bhekundi Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
869 learners 25 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 32% of similar schools

Wembezi · 2km away
Drakensberg Comprehensive High School
SecondaryPublicQ3
821 learners 32 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 88% of similar schools

Wembezi Township · 2.3km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 3.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Ezamukuthula Primary School.

Muntuza Full Service School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,276 learners 32 educators 40:1

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

Wembezi T/ship
Inkanyiso Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
277 learners 11 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools

Uthukela
Emahhashini Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
214 learners 9 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 87% of similar schools

Wembezi

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.