Mgabadeli Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Mgabadeli Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mgabadeli 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, Mgabadeli 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
Mgabadeli 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, Mgabadeli Primary School reported a total enrollment of 491 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Mgabadeli Primary School is situated in Next To Msiyane High, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Mbabane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Jozini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mpondwane Area, Nyand Tribal Authority, Jozini, 3969. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 374, Jozini, 3969.
Curriculum & Academics
Mgabadeli Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mgabadeli 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 Mgabadeli 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
Mpondwane Area, Nyand Tribal Authority, Jozini, 3969
Postal
P.o. Box 374, Jozini, 3969
Phone
+27 71 138 3503Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500208902
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.