Mahlabeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Mahlabeni Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mahlabeni 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, Mahlabeni 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
Mahlabeni 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, Mahlabeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 533 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Mahlabeni Primary School is situated in Ezimpisini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Sambane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Jozini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mahlabeni Village Next To Umnothuphansi Farming Ezimpisini Jozini 3976. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Mahlabeni 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 Mahlabeni 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
Mahlabeni Village Next To Umnothuphansi Farming Ezimpisini Jozini 3976
Phone
+27 35 372 7548Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500496799
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.