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Silethukukhanya Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500343397

Ulundi, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal

53
Learners
9:1
Learners per educator
Q1
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Silethukukhanya Primary School?

Silethukukhanya Primary School is a public primary school in Ulundi, within the Zululand education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small school with 53 enrolled learners and 6 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1. It is classified as Quintile 1 — 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 to be updated.

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 1 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Small school

This school has 53 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Silethukukhanya 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 97% of similar schools

(Q1 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

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244 P-Mashudu Area,Nhlazatshe,Ulundi,3838
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Richards Bay101.1 km
Newcastle141.5 km
Ballito155.6 km
Ladysmith156.2 km
Umhlanga177.2 km
Pietermaritzburg185.6 km

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What other schools are near Silethukukhanya Primary School?

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

Idlebe Public Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
561 learners 15 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Mahlabathini · 4km away
Mathole High School
SecondaryPublicQ1
663 learners 20 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 34% of similar schools

Mahlabathini · 4.1km away
Thaphokuhle Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
89 learners 4 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Mbatha Tribal Authority Mhlahlane Area · 4.5km away
Mwelase Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
290 learners 9 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 30% of similar schools

Ulundi · 4.6km away
Umhloluthini High School
SecondaryPublicQ1
315 learners 9 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 26% of similar schools

Ulundi · 4.7km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 1.

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

Idlebe Public Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
561 learners 15 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Mahlabathini
Thaphokuhle Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
89 learners 4 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Mbatha Tribal Authority Mhlahlane Area
Mwelase Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
290 learners 9 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 30% of similar schools

Ulundi

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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.