Mandlezulu C.P. School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Mandlezulu C.P. School
Mandlezulu C.P. School is registered as a public combined school based in Ward 7, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Zululand education district. The school recorded 426 learners and 17 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mandlezulu C.P. School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Mandlezulu C.P. 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
Mandlezulu C.P. 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, Mandlezulu C.P. School reported a total enrollment of 426 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Mandlezulu C.P. School is situated in Ward 7, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Buxedene circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mpuqwini Area, Empuqwini, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6214, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Mandlezulu C.P. School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mandlezulu C.P. 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mandlezulu C.P. 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
Mpuqwini Area, Empuqwini, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X6214, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 82 953 8901Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500196507
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.