Magabeni Junior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Magabeni Junior Primary School
Magabeni Junior Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Umlazi education district. The school recorded 688 learners and 17 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Magabeni Junior Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Magabeni Junior 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
Magabeni Junior 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, Magabeni Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 688 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Magabeni Junior Primary School is situated in Umkomaas, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Amanzimtoti circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 426 Ikhwezi Road, Magabheni Township, Umkomaas, 4170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 40426, Umkomaas, 4170.
Curriculum & Academics
Magabeni Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Magabeni Junior Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Magabeni Junior 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
426 Ikhwezi Road, Magabheni Township, Umkomaas, 4170
Postal
P.o. Box 40426, Umkomaas, 4170
Phone
+27 39 970 7730Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500191956
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.