Mathebethu Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Mathebethu Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Mathebethu Primary School is a primary school located in Hillcrest within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Pinetown education district. The 2025 school year recorded 161 learners taught by 5 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mathebethu 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, Mathebethu 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
Mathebethu 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, Mathebethu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 161 learners with a teaching staff of 5 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
Mathebethu Primary School is situated in Hillcrest, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Mngeni Valley circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nyuswa Reserve, Kwanyuswa, Hillcrest, 3650. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1615, Hillcrest, Pinetown, 3650.
Curriculum & Academics
Mathebethu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mathebethu 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 Mathebethu 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
Nyuswa Reserve, Kwanyuswa, Hillcrest, 3650
Postal
P.o. Box 1615, Hillcrest, Pinetown, 3650
Phone
+27 71 285 2974Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500201613
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.