Manzolwandle Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Manzolwandle Primary School
With EMIS number 500339438, Manzolwandle Primary School is a public primary school located in Mangeni Area, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Umzinyathi district. The 2025 academic year saw 200 enrolled learners instructed by 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Manzolwandle Primary 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, Manzolwandle 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
Manzolwandle 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, Manzolwandle Primary School reported a total enrollment of 200 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Manzolwandle Primary School is situated in Mangeni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Hlazakazi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Nqutu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mangeni Area, Mgangeni, Nqutu, 3135. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 568, Nquthu, 3135.
Curriculum & Academics
Manzolwandle Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Manzolwandle 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Manzolwandle 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
Mangeni Area, Mgangeni, Nqutu, 3135
Postal
P.o. Box 568, Nquthu, 3135
Phone
+27 76 364 7796Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500339438
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.