Mnawe Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Mnawe Primary School
Mnawe Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Maphumulo area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ilembe education district. For the 2025 academic year, 96 learners were enrolled, taught by 5 educators at a ratio of 19:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mnawe 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, Mnawe 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
Mnawe 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, Mnawe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 96 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Mnawe Primary School is situated in Maphumulo, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Lower Umvoti circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Maphumulo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: The Maqadini Area, Maqadini, Maphumulo, 4470. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 210, Maphumulo, 4470.
Curriculum & Academics
Mnawe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mnawe Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Mnawe 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
The Maqadini Area, Maqadini, Maphumulo, 4470
Postal
P.o. Box 210, Maphumulo, 4470
Phone
+27 78 565 2121Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500324046
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.