Mandlendoda Intermediate School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Mandlendoda Intermediate School
Located in Near Umzumbe Magistrate within KwaZulu-Natal, Mandlendoda Intermediate School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 481 learners and 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mandlendoda Intermediate School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Mandlendoda Intermediate 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
Mandlendoda Intermediate 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, Mandlendoda Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 481 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mandlendoda Intermediate School is situated in Near Umzumbe Magistrate, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Umdoni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umzumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mathulini Tribal Authority, Port Shepstone, 4186. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1901, Hibberdene, 4220.
Curriculum & Academics
Mandlendoda Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mandlendoda Intermediate 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 Mandlendoda Intermediate 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
Mathulini Tribal Authority, Port Shepstone, 4186
Postal
Private Bag X1901, Hibberdene, 4220
Phone
+27 39 322 0049Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500196322
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.