Mavana Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Mavana Primary School
Mavana Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Mtubatuba area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umkhanyakude education district. For the 2025 academic year, 77 learners were enrolled, taught by 6 educators at a ratio of 13:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mavana 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, Mavana 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
Mavana 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, Mavana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 77 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Mavana Primary School is situated in Mtubatuba, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Hluhluwe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Mtubatuba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nkonjane Reserve, Mtubatuba, 3935. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1184, Mtubatuba, 3935.
Curriculum & Academics
Mavana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mavana 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 Mavana 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
Nkonjane Reserve, Mtubatuba, 3935
Postal
P.o. Box 1184, Mtubatuba, 3935
Phone
+27 72 822 1212Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500202427
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.