Madwaleni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Madwaleni Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Madwaleni Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Madwaleni Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Madwaleni Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Madwaleni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 303 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Madwaleni Primary School is situated in Madwaleni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Centocow circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Emakhuzeni Tribal Authority Madwaleni Area Undeberg 3257. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 661, Underberg, 3257.
Curriculum & Academics
Madwaleni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Madwaleni Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Emakhuzeni Tribal Authority Madwaleni Area Undeberg 3257
Postal
P.o. Box 661, Underberg, 3257
Phone
+27 72 149 5295Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500442409
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.