Mid-illovo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Mid-illovo Primary School
A public primary school serving the Mid-illovo community in KwaZulu-Natal, Mid-illovo Primary School operates under the Umgungundlovu education district. The school recorded 159 learners and 7 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mid-illovo 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, Mid-illovo 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
Mid-illovo 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, Mid-illovo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 159 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
Mid-illovo Primary School is situated in Mid-illovo, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mid-illovo circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Mkhambathini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 410 D, Midillovo, Pietermaritzburg, 3750. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 20, Midillovo, 3750.
Curriculum & Academics
Mid-illovo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mid-illovo 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mid-illovo 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
410 D, Midillovo, Pietermaritzburg, 3750
Postal
P.o. Box 20, Midillovo, 3750
Phone
+27 72 598 9708Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500210900
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.