Mjika Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Mjika Primary School
Situated in an rural part of Kwamachi, KwaZulu-Natal, Mjika Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Ugu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 670 learners with a teaching staff of 22, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mjika 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, Mjika 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
Mjika 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, Mjika Primary School reported a total enrollment of 670 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Mjika Primary School is situated in Kwamachi, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Pisgah circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umuziwabantu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nombengeza Ward Kwamachi Ward, Rietvlei, Harding, 4680. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 591, Harding, 4680.
Curriculum & Academics
Mjika Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mjika 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 Mjika 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
Nombengeza Ward Kwamachi Ward, Rietvlei, Harding, 4680
Postal
P.o. Box 591, Harding, 4680
Phone
+27 73 345 7776Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500211381
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.