Hlalele Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Hlalele Primary School
Located in Mangeni Road within KwaZulu-Natal, Hlalele Primary School is a public combined school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umzinyathi education district. In 2025, the school reported 277 learners and 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hlalele 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, Hlalele 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
Hlalele 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, Hlalele Primary School reported a total enrollment of 277 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Hlalele Primary School is situated in Mangeni Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Hlazakazi 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: Mangeni Area, Manxili Area, Nquthu, 3135. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1093, Nquthu, 3135.
Curriculum & Academics
Hlalele Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hlalele 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 Hlalele 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
Mangeni Area, Manxili Area, Nquthu, 3135
Postal
P.o. Box 1093, Nquthu, 3135
Phone
+27 79 367 0697Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500156140
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.