Mabedlana Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Mabedlana Primary School
Situated in Mabedlana/mpungose Tri. Authoriy, KwaZulu-Natal, Mabedlana Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Zululand education district. The school recorded 398 learners and 11 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mabedlana 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, Mabedlana 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
Mabedlana 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, Mabedlana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 398 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Mabedlana Primary School is situated in Mabedlana/mpungose Tri. Authoriy, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ondini 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: Mabedlana Reserve, Ulunditownship, 3838. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X16, Ulundi, 3838.
Curriculum & Academics
Mabedlana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mabedlana 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.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mabedlana 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
Mabedlana Reserve, Ulunditownship, 3838
Postal
Private Bag X16, Ulundi, 3838
Phone
+27 60 559 3385Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500189921
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.