Maputa Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Maputa Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maputa 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, Maputa 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
Maputa 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, Maputa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 475 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Maputa Primary School is situated in Kwa - Ngwanase, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Manguzi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1881 D Thandizwe Road, Tembe Tribal Authority, Manguzi, 3973. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 317, Kwangwanase, 3973.
Curriculum & Academics
Maputa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maputa 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 Maputa 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
1881 D Thandizwe Road, Tembe Tribal Authority, Manguzi, 3973
Postal
P.o. Box 317, Kwangwanase, 3973
Phone
+27 82 419 1498Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500198653
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.