Mayika Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Mayika Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500203130, Mayika Primary School serves as a public primary school in Sonkombo, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 153 enrolled learners instructed by 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mayika 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, Mayika 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
Mayika 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, Mayika Primary School reported a total enrollment of 153 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Mayika Primary School is situated in Sonkombo, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Ozwathini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Noodsberg, Emaqadini Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2080, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Mayika Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mayika 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 Mayika 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
Noodsberg, Emaqadini Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o. Box 2080, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 78 506 5598Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500203130
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.