Gwazinyathi Public Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Gwazinyathi Public Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500152773, Gwazinyathi Public Primary School serves as a public primary school in Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 509 enrolled learners instructed by 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gwazinyathi Public Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Gwazinyathi Public 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
Gwazinyathi Public 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, Gwazinyathi Public Primary School reported a total enrollment of 509 learners with a teaching staff of 17 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
Gwazinyathi Public Primary School is situated in Mahlabathini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Khanyisa circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Ulundi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Buthelezi Tribal Authority, Qhudeni Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 16601, Ulundi, 3838.
Curriculum & Academics
Gwazinyathi Public Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gwazinyathi Public 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 education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gwazinyathi Public 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
Buthelezi Tribal Authority, Qhudeni Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865
Postal
P.o. Box 16601, Ulundi, 3838
Phone
+27 78 153 6202Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500152773
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.