Mhlungwane Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Mhlungwane Primary School
With EMIS number 500210419, Mhlungwane Primary School is a public primary school located in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Umzinyathi district. The 2025 academic year saw 337 enrolled learners instructed by 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mhlungwane 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, Mhlungwane 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
Mhlungwane 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, Mhlungwane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 337 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Mhlungwane Primary School is situated in Nquthu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Nondweni 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: Mhlungwane Area, Nqutu, 3135. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 184, Nquthu, 3135.
Curriculum & Academics
Mhlungwane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mhlungwane 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mhlungwane 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
Mhlungwane Area, Nqutu, 3135
Postal
P.o. Box 184, Nquthu, 3135
Phone
+27 83 558 1797Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500210419
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.