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Dlambula Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500121915

Umlazi, UMLAZI, KwaZulu-Natal

1,030
Learners
41:1
L:E Ratio
Q3
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Dlambula Primary School?

Dlambula Primary School is a public primary school in Umlazi, within the UMLAZI education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,030 enrolled learners and 25 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1. It is classified as Quintile 3 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 3 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Dlambula Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 8%

(Q3 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Dlambula Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Kwagumbi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
585 learners 18 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 38%
M14n Magabheni Road. · 1.9km away
Danganya Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
394 learners 12 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 55%
Umlazi · 2km away
Magabeni Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
688 learners 17 educators 41:1
Lower L:E ratio than 10%
Umkomaas · 2km away
Ophapheni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
277 learners 8 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 41%
Magabheni · 2.1km away
Sheshisa Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
666 learners 15 educators 44:1
Lower L:E ratio than 4%
Magabheni · 2.3km away

Which schools are similar to Dlambula Primary School?

Primary schools in Umlazi with a similar quintile (Q3).

Adams Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
926 learners 24 educators 39:1
Lower L:E ratio than 17%
Umlazi
Badelile Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
410 learners 12 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 44%
Umlazi
Bavumile Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
566 learners 19 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 69%
Umlazi
Bhekithemba Combined Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
314 learners 10 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 62%
Umlazi
Buyani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
424 learners 11 educators 39:1
Lower L:E ratio than 17%
Umlazi

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Contact

DANGAYA ROAD,DANGANYA,UMKOMAAS,4170

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.