M.l. Sultan Colenso Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About M.l. Sultan Colenso Primary School
M.l. Sultan Colenso Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the KwaZulu-Natal area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Uthukela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 559 learners were enrolled, taught by 23 educators at a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
M.l. Sultan Colenso Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
M.l. Sultan Colenso Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
M.l. Sultan Colenso 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, M.l. Sultan Colenso Primary School reported a total enrollment of 559 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
M.l. Sultan Colenso Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Ezakheni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1 Forbes Street, Colenso, 3360. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 5, 1 Forbes Street, 3360.
Curriculum & Academics
M.l. Sultan Colenso Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
M.l. Sultan Colenso Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. 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 M.l. Sultan Colenso 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1 Forbes Street, Colenso, 3360
Postal
P.o. Box 5, 1 Forbes Street, 3360
Phone
+27 65 291 0993Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500189699
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.