Mawelewele Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Mawelewele Primary School
Mawelewele Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Klaarwater area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umlazi education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1043 learners were enrolled, taught by 31 educators at a ratio of 34:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mawelewele 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, Mawelewele 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
Mawelewele 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, Mawelewele Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,043 learners with a teaching staff of 31 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
Mawelewele Primary School is situated in Klaarwater, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Burlington circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 30855 Klaarwater Pinetown 3609. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Mawelewele Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mawelewele 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 Mawelewele 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500493321
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.