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Elukholweni Junior Secondary School
Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal
Elukholweni Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 35 learners and 2 educators, about 17.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 35 |
| Educators (2025) | 2 |
| Learners per educator | 17.5 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 90% of 1113 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500424723 |
| Exam centre number | 424723 |
Address and location
| Street address | Umzimkulu,harding,4680 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 276,harding,4680 |
| Town | Umzimkhulu |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Rietvlei |
| Municipality | Umzimkhulu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54305014 |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Elukholweni Junior Secondary School
Is Elukholweni Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Elukholweni Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.
Does Elukholweni Junior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
How many learners are at Elukholweni Junior Secondary School?
35 learners and 2 educators (about 17.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 90% of 1113 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Elukholweni Junior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500424723. Its exam centre number is 424723.
Where is Elukholweni Junior Secondary School?
Umzimkulu,harding,4680. It is in Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 072 101 5575.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.