Mfabeni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Mfabeni Primary School
With EMIS number 500208273, Mfabeni Primary School is a public primary school located in Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Zululand district. The 2025 academic year saw 351 enrolled learners instructed by 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mfabeni 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, Mfabeni 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
Mfabeni 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, Mfabeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 351 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Mfabeni Primary School is situated in Mahlabathini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Khanyisa circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Ulundi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ezimfabeni Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 174, Mahlabathini, 3865.
Curriculum & Academics
Mfabeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mfabeni 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mfabeni 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
Ezimfabeni Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865
Postal
P.o. Box 174, Mahlabathini, 3865
Phone
+27 82 962 9284Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500208273
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.