Mbutho Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Mbutho Primary School
Mbutho Primary School (EMIS 500205276) serves the C/o Bredasfontein Store community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 138 learners taught by 5 educators, achieving a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbutho Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Mbutho 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
Mbutho 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, Mbutho Primary School reported a total enrollment of 138 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Mbutho Primary School is situated in C/o Bredasfontein Store, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mkhambathi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Mkhambathini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Bredes Fontein Street, Eston, Pietermaritzburg, 3740. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10, Eston, Pietermaritzburg, 3740.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbutho Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbutho 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 Mbutho 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
Bredes Fontein Street, Eston, Pietermaritzburg, 3740
Postal
P.o. Box 10, Eston, Pietermaritzburg, 3740
Phone
+27 33 394 9123Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500205276
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.