Mceleni Combined Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Mceleni Combined Primary School
Situated in an rural part of C/o Dududu, KwaZulu-Natal, Mceleni Combined Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Ugu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 521 learners with a teaching staff of 16, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mceleni Combined 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, Mceleni Combined 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
Mceleni Combined 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, Mceleni Combined Primary School reported a total enrollment of 521 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Mceleni Combined Primary School is situated in C/o Dududu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Mkhunya circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umdoni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 971 D Section, Umzinto, 4200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 172, Umzinto, 4200.
Curriculum & Academics
Mceleni Combined Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mceleni Combined 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 Mceleni Combined 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
971 D Section, Umzinto, 4200
Postal
P.o. Box 172, Umzinto, 4200
Phone
+27 79 149 3512Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500205683
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.