Mdutshini Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Mdutshini Primary School
Based in Elandskop, KwaZulu-Natal, Mdutshini Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 160 learners with a teaching staff of 7, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mdutshini Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Mdutshini 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
Mdutshini 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, Mdutshini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 160 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mdutshini Primary School is situated in Elandskop, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Elandskop circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1215 D Gravel Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3226. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 41650, Elandskop, 3226.
Curriculum & Academics
Mdutshini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mdutshini Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Mdutshini 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
1215 D Gravel Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3226
Postal
P.o. Box 41650, Elandskop, 3226
Phone
+27 83 980 2199Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500206756
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.