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Zimele Primary School
Obane, KwaZulu-Natal
Zimele Primary School is a public primary school in Obane, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 22 learners and 3 educators, about 7.3 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) | 22 |
| Educators (2025) | 3 |
| Learners per educator | 7.3 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 1412 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500300218 |
Address and location
| Street address | Bhanganoma Area,nongoma |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X6083,nongoma,3950 |
| Town | Obane |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Zululand |
| Circuit | Msebe |
| Municipality | Nongoma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52605003 |
| 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 Zimele Primary School
Is Zimele Primary School a public or private school?
Zimele Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Zimele 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 Zimele Primary School?
22 learners and 3 educators (about 7.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 1412 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Zimele Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500300218.
Where is Zimele Primary School?
Bhanganoma Area,nongoma. It is in Obane, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. Phone 072 133 9768.
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93.8% matric 2025Prince Zibhebhu High School
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99.1% matric 2025Masihlangane Senior Primary School
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Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.