Hilda Makhanya Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Hilda Makhanya Primary School
Situated in an urban part of P.O. Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal, Hilda Makhanya Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Pinetown education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 517 learners with a teaching staff of 13, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hilda Makhanya 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, Hilda Makhanya 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
Hilda Makhanya 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, Hilda Makhanya Primary School reported a total enrollment of 517 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Hilda Makhanya Primary School is situated in P.O. Kwamashu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Ntuzuma circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Chakide Circle, Kwamashu, Durban, 4035. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 76515, Marble Ray, Newlands, 4035.
Curriculum & Academics
Hilda Makhanya Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hilda Makhanya 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 Hilda Makhanya 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
Chakide Circle, Kwamashu, Durban, 4035
Postal
P.o. Box 76515, Marble Ray, Newlands, 4035
Phone
+27 73 238 3234Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500155215
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.