Mbhanana Zenex Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Mbhanana Zenex Primary School
Serving the Shelela Area community in KwaZulu-Natal, Mbhanana Zenex Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Pinetown education district. In 2025, the school reported 107 learners and 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbhanana Zenex 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, Mbhanana Zenex 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
Mbhanana Zenex 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, Mbhanana Zenex Primary School reported a total enrollment of 107 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Mbhanana Zenex Primary School is situated in Shelela Area, 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: Shelela Area, Nyuswa Reserve Bothashill, Hillcrest, 3650. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 633, Bothas Hill, Hilcrest, 3650.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbhanana Zenex Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbhanana Zenex 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 Mbhanana Zenex 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
Shelela Area, Nyuswa Reserve Bothashill, Hillcrest, 3650
Postal
P.o. Box 633, Bothas Hill, Hilcrest, 3650
Phone
+27 31 111 1111Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500204277
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.