Madeya Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Madeya Primary School
Serving the Ingwavuma community in KwaZulu-Natal, Madeya Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Umkhanyakude education district. In 2025, the school reported 119 learners and 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Madeya 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, Madeya 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
Madeya 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, Madeya Primary School reported a total enrollment of 119 learners with a teaching staff of 5 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
Madeya Primary School is situated in Ingwavuma, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Emanyiseni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Jozini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mathenjwa Tribal Authority, Emanyiseni, Ingwavuma, 3968. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 2210, Ingwavuma, 3968.
Curriculum & Academics
Madeya Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Madeya 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 Madeya 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
Mathenjwa Tribal Authority, Emanyiseni, Ingwavuma, 3968
Postal
Private Bag X 2210, Ingwavuma, 3968
Phone
+27 83 206 3710Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500191031
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.