Mbizimbelwe Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Mbizimbelwe Primary School
Serving the Kwawoza Area community in KwaZulu-Natal, Mbizimbelwe Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Umzinyathi education district. In 2025, the school reported 307 learners and 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbizimbelwe 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, Mbizimbelwe 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
Mbizimbelwe 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, Mbizimbelwe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 307 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Mbizimbelwe Primary School is situated in Kwawoza Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Endumeni South circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 33 R From Pomeroy, Kwawoza Area, Elandskraal, 3017. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Elandskraal, 3017.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbizimbelwe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbizimbelwe 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 Mbizimbelwe 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
33 R From Pomeroy, Kwawoza Area, Elandskraal, 3017
Postal
Post Office, Elandskraal, 3017
Phone
+27 82 838 2571Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500204499
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.