Mnandi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Mnandi Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mnandi 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, Mnandi 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
Mnandi 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, Mnandi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 146 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Mnandi Primary School is situated in P.O. Box 423, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Mbazwana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Empini Reserve, Mbazwana, 3974. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 155, Mbazwana, 3974.
Curriculum & Academics
Mnandi 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 Mnandi 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
Empini Reserve, Mbazwana, 3974
Postal
P.o. Box 155, Mbazwana, 3974
Phone
+27 27 723 722 14Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500310245
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.