Phakamani Primary School
Emfihlweni, KwaZulu-Natal 4.0 km
Public primary school
Emaguqeni Primary School
Near Phelandaba, KwaZulu-Natal
Emaguqeni Primary School is a public primary school in Near Phelandaba, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 160 learners and 7 educators, about 22.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 160 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 22.9 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 1412 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500343027 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kwamakhanya Area,manguzi,3973 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 703,kwangwanase,3973 |
| Town | Near Phelandaba |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umkhanyakude |
| Circuit | Ngwanase |
| Municipality | Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52701018 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Emaguqeni Primary School
Is Emaguqeni Primary School a public or private school?
Emaguqeni Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Emaguqeni Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Emaguqeni Primary School?
160 learners and 7 educators (about 22.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 1412 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Emaguqeni Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500343027.
Where is Emaguqeni Primary School?
Kwamakhanya Area,manguzi,3973. It is in Near Phelandaba, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district. Phone 079 998 7222.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.