Mcuthungu Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Mcuthungu Primary School
Situated in an rural part of Kwa-mthethwa Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, Mcuthungu Primary School functions as a public primary school within the King Cetshwayo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 203 learners with a teaching staff of 5, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 41:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mcuthungu 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, Mcuthungu 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
Mcuthungu 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, Mcuthungu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 203 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mcuthungu Primary School is situated in Kwa-mthethwa Reserve, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Umbiya circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mfolozi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 515 P Block, Madanishi, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 667, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Mcuthungu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mcuthungu 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mcuthungu 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
515 P Block, Madanishi, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o. Box 667, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 83 305 4949Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500205979
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.