Melusi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Melusi Primary School
In the not specified area of KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, Melusi Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Uthukela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 65 learners with a teaching staff of 4, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 16:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Melusi 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, Melusi 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
Melusi 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, Melusi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 65 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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
Melusi Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Siyathuthuka circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Hlwath Douglas Area, Indaka, Wasbank, 2920. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10094, Wasbank, 2920.
Curriculum & Academics
Melusi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Melusi Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Melusi 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
Hlwath Douglas Area, Indaka, Wasbank, 2920
Postal
P.o. Box 10094, Wasbank, 2920
Phone
+27 72 470 1882Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500343915
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.