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Shibase Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500262034

Izingolweni, UGU, KwaZulu-Natal

914
Learners
38:1
L:E Ratio
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Shibase Primary School?

Shibase Primary School is a public primary school in Izingolweni, within the UGU education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 914 enrolled learners and 24 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1. It is classified as Quintile 2 — 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 2 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 Shibase 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 10%

(Q2 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Shibase Primary School?

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

Thobigunya Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,046 learners 29 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 22%
Kwaxolo · 0.4km away
Mgawulane Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
172 learners 6 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 56%
Izingolweni · 1.8km away
Gem-Ntshebe Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
41 learners 2 educators 21:1
Lower L:E ratio than 84%
Izingolweni · 2.1km away
Emthini Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
943 learners 30 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 44%
Izingolweni · 2.7km away
Qhinqa High School
SecondaryPublicQ2
551 learners 17 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 44%
Izingolweni · 3km away

Which schools are similar to Shibase Primary School?

Primary schools in Izingolweni with a similar quintile (Q2).

Gem-Ntshebe Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
41 learners 2 educators 21:1
Lower L:E ratio than 84%
Izingolweni
Coniston Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
514 learners 16 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 39%
Izingolweni
Emthini Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
943 learners 30 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 44%
Izingolweni
Magaye Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
227 learners 8 educators 28:1
Lower L:E ratio than 58%
Izingolweni
Mgawulane Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
172 learners 6 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 56%
Izingolweni

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INTABA WARD,PORT SHEPSTONE,4260

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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.