Machotshaneni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Machotshaneni Primary School
Based in Uyaya Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal, Machotshaneni Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the King Cetshwayo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 38 learners with a teaching staff of 3, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 13:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Machotshaneni 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, Machotshaneni 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
Machotshaneni 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, Machotshaneni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 38 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Machotshaneni Primary School is situated in Uyaya Tribal Authority, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Mbongolwane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ntuli Tribal Authority, Izinyathi, Eshowe, 3830. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 529, Ntumeni, 3830.
Curriculum & Academics
Machotshaneni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Machotshaneni 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 Machotshaneni 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
Ntuli Tribal Authority, Izinyathi, Eshowe, 3830
Postal
P.o. Box 529, Ntumeni, 3830
Phone
+27 72 305 9009Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500190772
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.