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Embuzweni Junior Secondary School

Stafford's Post, KwaZulu-Natal

039 260 0021 Directions

Embuzweni Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Stafford's Post, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 273 learners and 10 educators, about 27.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (485 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic combined school
Phase (DBE)Combined School
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)273
Educators (2025)10
Learners per educator27.3 (province average 29.2)
Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 50 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500424871

Address and location

Street addressUmzimkhulu,4686
Postal addressP.O.Box 91,staffords Post,4686
TownStafford's Post
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtHarry Gwala
CircuitRietvlei
MunicipalityUmzimkhulu Local Municipality
Ward54305012
Former departmentTranskei
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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 Embuzweni Junior Secondary School

Is Embuzweni Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Embuzweni Junior Secondary School is a public combined school.

Does Embuzweni Junior Secondary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.

How many learners are at Embuzweni Junior Secondary School?

273 learners and 10 educators (about 27.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 50 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Embuzweni Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 500424871.

Where is Embuzweni Junior Secondary School?

Umzimkhulu,4686. It is in Stafford's Post, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 039 260 0021.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.