Mhlabulungile Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Mhlabulungile Primary School
Mhlabulungile Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Gcilima area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ugu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 499 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 38:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mhlabulungile 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, Mhlabulungile 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
Mhlabulungile 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, Mhlabulungile Primary School reported a total enrollment of 499 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mhlabulungile Primary School is situated in Gcilima, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Margate circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 4 Kwaxolo Location, Margate North Beach, Margate, 4275. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 481, Ramsgate, 4285.
Curriculum & Academics
Mhlabulungile Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mhlabulungile 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 Mhlabulungile 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
4 Kwaxolo Location, Margate North Beach, Margate, 4275
Postal
P.o. Box 481, Ramsgate, 4285
Phone
+27 83 667 9410Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500210123
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.