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Othobothini Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500245014

Jozini, Umkhanyakude, KwaZulu-Natal

1,345
Learners
36:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Othobothini Primary School?

Othobothini Primary School is a public primary school in Jozini, within the Umkhanyakude education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,345 enrolled learners and 37 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. It is classified as Quintile 2 — 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 2 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Large school

This school has 1,345 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Othobothini 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 17% of similar schools

(Q2 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

Othobothini Area,Jozini,3969
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Richards Bay153.7 km
Newcastle216.6 km
Ballito252.7 km
Ladysmith260.9 km
Umhlanga276.3 km
Durban CBD292.5 km

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What other schools are near Othobothini Primary School?

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

Msiyane Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
783 learners 24 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 42% of similar schools

Jozini · 2.4km away
Joyhouse Academy
CombinedIndependent
467 learners 22 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 9% of similar schools

Jozini · 2.8km away
Ezibukweni Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,059 learners 40 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Sodwana Road · 3km away
Isiphosethu Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
539 learners 17 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

8 Km From Jozini Dam · 3km away
Mgabadeli Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
491 learners 14 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 24% of similar schools

Next To Msiyane High · 3.1km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 2.

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

Mgabadeli Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
491 learners 14 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 24% of similar schools

Next To Msiyane High
Maphaya Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
687 learners 19 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools

Jozini
Emanqayini Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
252 learners 8 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 43% of similar schools

Jozini

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.