Matabetulu Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Matabetulu Primary School
A public institution, Matabetulu Primary School functions as a primary school located in Shembe Baptist Church, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Pinetown education district. For the 2025 academic year, 362 learners were enrolled, taught by 10 educators at a ratio of 36:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Matabetulu Primary 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, Matabetulu 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
Matabetulu 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, Matabetulu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 362 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Matabetulu Primary School is situated in Shembe Baptist Church, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Inanda North circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Seme Street, Ebuhlenivillageinanda, Inanda, 4310. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X018, Kwamashu, 4360.
Curriculum & Academics
Matabetulu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Matabetulu 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
Seme Street, Ebuhlenivillageinanda, Inanda, 4310
Postal
Private Bag X018, Kwamashu, 4360
Phone
+27 68 657 3010Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500402005
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.