Mandini Academy
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Mandini Academy
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mandini Academy is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Mandini Academy is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Mandini Academy 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, Mandini Academy reported a total enrollment of 848 learners with a teaching staff of 43 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mandini Academy is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Gingindlovu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Mandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 22 Frye Road, Mandeni, Mandini, 4490. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7, Mandini, 4490.
Curriculum & Academics
Mandini Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined 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 Mandini Academy 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
22 Frye Road, Mandeni, Mandini, 4490
Postal
P.o. Box 7, Mandini, 4490
Phone
+27 32 456 2598Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500196063
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.