Mgombane Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Mgombane Primary School
Located in Embokodwebomvu within KwaZulu-Natal, Mgombane Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umzinyathi education district. In 2025, the school reported 401 learners and 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mgombane 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, Mgombane 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
Mgombane 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, Mgombane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 401 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Mgombane Primary School is situated in Embokodwebomvu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Hlazakazi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Nqutu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Isilutshana Area, Mbokoolwebomvu, Nquthu, 3135. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1776, Nquthu, 3135.
Curriculum & Academics
Mgombane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mgombane 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 Mgombane 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
Isilutshana Area, Mbokoolwebomvu, Nquthu, 3135
Postal
P.o. Box 1776, Nquthu, 3135
Phone
+27 82 812 5970Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500209568
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.