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Philani Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500248751

Imbali Unit 13, Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal

1,130
Learners
37:1
Learners per educator
Q3
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Philani Primary School?

Philani Primary School is a public primary school in Imbali Unit 13, within the Umgungundlovu education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,130 enrolled learners and 31 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1. 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 urban.

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 Philani 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 28% of similar schools

(Q3 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

Samela Drive,Imbali,Pietermaritzburg,3219
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Pietermaritzburg8.2 km
Pinetown51.9 km
Westville58.5 km
Amanzimtoti67 km
Durban CBD68 km
Umhlanga70.8 km

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Location

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What other schools are near Philani Primary School?

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

Hlelingomuso Public Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
859 learners 28 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 65% of similar schools

Unit 15 · 0.7km away
Siqongweni Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
845 learners 31 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools

Imbali Unit 13 · 0.7km away
Zamazulu Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
946 learners 32 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Imbali Stage 2 · 0.7km away
Lungisile Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
195 learners 9 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 91% of similar schools

Imbali · 1km away
Nansindlela Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
455 learners 14 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 57% of similar schools

P.m.b. · 1km 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 Philani Primary School.

Hlelingomuso Public Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
859 learners 28 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 65% of similar schools

Unit 15
Lungisile Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
195 learners 9 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 91% of similar schools

Imbali
Nansindlela Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
455 learners 14 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 57% of similar schools

P.m.b.

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.