Mbilana Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Mbilana Primary School
Mbilana Primary School (EMIS 500204425) serves the KwaZulu-Natal community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Zululand education district. The 2025 school year recorded 227 learners taught by 7 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbilana 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, Mbilana 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
Mbilana 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, Mbilana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 227 learners with a teaching staff of 7 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
Mbilana Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Umfolozi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Rietvlei Farm, Enyathi, Vryheid, 3100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10145, Vryheid, 3145.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbilana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbilana Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Mbilana 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
Rietvlei Farm, Enyathi, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o. Box 10145, Vryheid, 3145
Phone
+27 83 489 6018Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500204425
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.