Mbambalala Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Mbambalala Primary School
Located in St. Faiths within KwaZulu-Natal, Mbambalala Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Harry Gwala education district. In 2025, the school reported 180 learners and 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbambalala 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, Mbambalala 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
Mbambalala 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, Mbambalala Primary School reported a total enrollment of 180 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Mbambalala Primary School is situated in St. Faiths, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Jamangweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 95796068 D, Umgodi Location, Emgodi Location, Highflats, 3306. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 153, Highflats, 3306.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbambalala Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbambalala 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mbambalala 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
95796068 D, Umgodi Location, Emgodi Location, Highflats, 3306
Postal
P.o. Box 153, Highflats, 3306
Phone
+27 78 260 4819Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500203574
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.