Maqadini Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Maqadini Primary School
In the urban area of P.O. Kwa-mashu, KwaZulu-Natal, Maqadini Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Pinetown education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 722 learners with a teaching staff of 18, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maqadini 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, Maqadini 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
Maqadini 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, Maqadini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 722 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Maqadini Primary School is situated in P.O. Kwa-mashu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Kwamashu Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 161 L Muzonjani Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X038, Kwamashu, 4360.
Curriculum & Academics
Maqadini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maqadini 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Maqadini 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
161 L Muzonjani Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Postal
Private Bag X038, Kwamashu, 4360
Phone
+27 60 984 0468Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500198690
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.