Maqhama Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Maqhama Primary School
Maqhama Primary School functions as a public primary school in Ward 12 Umhlathuze, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the King Cetshwayo education district. The school recorded 1291 learners and 38 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maqhama 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, Maqhama 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
Maqhama 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, Maqhama Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,291 learners with a teaching staff of 38 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
Maqhama Primary School is situated in Ward 12 Umhlathuze, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Richards Bay circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Madlankala Reserve, Esikhawini, 3887. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 8523, Esikhawini, 3887.
Curriculum & Academics
Maqhama Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maqhama 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 Maqhama 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
Madlankala Reserve, Esikhawini, 3887
Postal
Private Bag X 8523, Esikhawini, 3887
Phone
+27 27 356 809 20Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500198727
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.