Mahedeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Mahedeni Primary School
Located in Pomeroy within KwaZulu-Natal, Mahedeni Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umzinyathi education district. In 2025, the school reported 143 learners and 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mahedeni 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, Mahedeni 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
Mahedeni 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, Mahedeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 143 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Mahedeni Primary School is situated in Pomeroy, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Ngubevu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mahulazimqamu Tribal Authority, Mahulazi Mqamu Tribal, Pomeroy, 3020. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3545, Pomeroy, 3020.
Curriculum & Academics
Mahedeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mahedeni Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mahedeni 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
Mahulazimqamu Tribal Authority, Mahulazi Mqamu Tribal, Pomeroy, 3020
Postal
P.o. Box 3545, Pomeroy, 3020
Phone
+27 73281756Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500344100
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.