Mzwendaba Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Mzwendaba Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mzwendaba 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, Mzwendaba 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
Mzwendaba 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, Mzwendaba Primary School reported a total enrollment of 241 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Mzwendaba Primary School is situated in Across Golokodo Stream, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Bulwer circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nkwezela Location, Bulwernkwezela, Bulwer, 3244. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 137, Bulwer, 3244.
Curriculum & Academics
Mzwendaba Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mzwendaba 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 Mzwendaba 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
Nkwezela Location, Bulwernkwezela, Bulwer, 3244
Postal
P.o. Box 137, Bulwer, 3244
Phone
+27 82 956 8621Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500222740
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.