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Celukuphiwa Primary School
Emabhalonini, KwaZulu-Natal
Celukuphiwa Primary School is a public primary school in Emabhalonini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 783 learners and 16 educators, about 48.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 91.9% of its 99 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.9% of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 53 | 61.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 118 | 62 | 52.5% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 99 | 91 | 91.9% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 783 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 48.9 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 1% of 830 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500324453 |
Address and location
| Street address | 103 R Embhalonini Area,wembezi,escourt,3310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 960,estcourt,3310 |
| Town | Emabhalonini |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Wembezi |
| Municipality | Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52307023 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Celukuphiwa Primary School
Is Celukuphiwa Primary School a public or private school?
Celukuphiwa Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Celukuphiwa Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Celukuphiwa Primary School's matric pass rate?
91.9% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 61.6%, 2024 52.5%.
How many learners are at Celukuphiwa Primary School?
783 learners and 16 educators (about 48.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 1% of 830 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Celukuphiwa Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500324453.
Where is Celukuphiwa Primary School?
103 R Embhalonini Area,wembezi,escourt,3310. It is in Emabhalonini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 072 518 1157.
Schools near Celukuphiwa Primary School
Lyndhurst Primary School
Estcourt Nu, KwaZulu-Natal 3.1 km
Sicebengolwazi Secondary School
Inkosi Langalibalele, KwaZulu-Natal 4.1 km
100.0% matric 2025St Gregory Primary School
Inkosi Langalibalele, KwaZulu-Natal 4.8 km
Rose of Sharon Primary School
Drakensview, KwaZulu-Natal 4.9 km
Estcourt Secondary School
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal 5.0 km
89.3% matric 2025Drakensview Primary School
Drakensview, KwaZulu-Natal 5.5 km
Drakensberg Secondary School
Forderville, KwaZulu-Natal 5.7 km
82.0% matric 2025Estcourt Primary School
Colita, KwaZulu-Natal 5.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.