Mgebisa Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Mgebisa Primary School
Mgebisa Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Sundumbili, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the King Cetshwayo education district. In 2025, the school reported 314 learners and 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mgebisa 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, Mgebisa 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
Mgebisa 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, Mgebisa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 314 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Mgebisa Primary School is situated in Sundumbili, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Samungu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Enembe Area, Mandeni, Sundumbili, 4491. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3408, Sundumbili, 4491.
Curriculum & Academics
Mgebisa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Mgebisa 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
Enembe Area, Mandeni, Sundumbili, 4491
Postal
P.o. Box 3408, Sundumbili, 4491
Phone
+27 82 741 7177Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500209346
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.