Emthanjeni Primary School was opened in 1971. It offers Grade 4-7 with 474 learners this year. The school is a quintile 3 school and it is a no fee school, It is situated at Nonzwakazi Location. The language of instruction is English and the Home Language is isiXhosa. In terms of personnel, there are 10 post level teachers, 2 departmental heads, a deputy principal and a principal. There are 2 support staff members. The school is from a previously disadvantaged community. Learners are offered food through the NSNP of the DOE. There are 16 classes that are used for teaching and has adequate ablution facilities. The school accommodates learners from all surrounding areas, like Nonzwakazi, Barcelona, Malay Camp, Waterdal and in town.
CATEGORIES IN THE SCHOOL
Curriculum Based Unit
School Based Support Team
Quality Management System
Fundraising and entertainment
National School Nutrition Programme
Arts & Culture, Sport
School safety
Policies
Governance
Administration
Finance
CHALLENGES
High unemployment rate amongst the parents of the school
Burglary
Lack of parental involvement
Lack of discipline in learners
No science laboratory
No school library
STRENGTHS
Hands - on SGB
All educators are computer literate
A computer lab
Central procurement of textbooks
VALUE SYSTEM OF THE SCHOOL
Respect
Honesty
Dedicated
Integrity
Loyalty