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Esiphiva Combined Primary School
Near Zungu Tribal, KwaZulu-Natal
Esiphiva Combined Primary School is a public primary school in Near Zungu Tribal, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 102 learners and 6 educators, about 17 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) | 102 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 17 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 83% of 1412 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500141081 |
Address and location
| Street address | Zungu Tribal Authority,mahlabathini,3865 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 249,mahlabathini,3865 |
| Town | Near Zungu Tribal |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Zululand |
| Circuit | Okhukho |
| Municipality | Ulundi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52606007 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal 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 Esiphiva Combined Primary School
Is Esiphiva Combined Primary School a public or private school?
Esiphiva Combined Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Esiphiva Combined 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 Esiphiva Combined Primary School?
102 learners and 6 educators (about 17 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 83% of 1412 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Esiphiva Combined Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500141081.
Where is Esiphiva Combined Primary School?
Zungu Tribal Authority,mahlabathini,3865. It is in Near Zungu Tribal, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. Phone 083 208 4730.
Schools near Esiphiva Combined Primary School
Zalizwi Pp School
Esiphiva, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
Nzamangamandla Primary School
Next Sheleza Mine, KwaZulu-Natal 2.5 km
Mnqakwe Public Primary School
Qubeni, KwaZulu-Natal 2.7 km
Mawezulu Primary School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal 4.9 km
Xasane Primary School
Zungu Tribal, KwaZulu-Natal 5.3 km
Thombothi Primary School
Zungu Tribal, KwaZulu-Natal 5.5 km
Mhawukelwa Public Primary School
Mbanda, KwaZulu-Natal 5.6 km
Mfanawendlela P P School
Emakhalathini, KwaZulu-Natal 5.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.