Makhanya Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Makhanya Primary School
Makhanya Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Nagina, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Pinetown education district. In 2025, the school reported 213 learners and 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Makhanya 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, Makhanya 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
Makhanya 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, Makhanya Primary School reported a total enrollment of 213 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Makhanya Primary School is situated in Nagina, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Ndengezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Corner Of Old Richmond Road And Tarven Road Nagina Durban 4000. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Makhanya 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Makhanya 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500496244
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.