Mnkunzi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Mnkunzi Primary School
Mnkunzi Primary School functions as a public primary school in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Zululand education district. The school recorded 85 learners and 3 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mnkunzi 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, Mnkunzi 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
Mnkunzi 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, Mnkunzi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 85 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Mnkunzi Primary School is situated in Nongoma, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Usuthu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwa - Mpunzana Area, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X5046, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Mnkunzi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mnkunzi Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 Mnkunzi 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
Kwa - Mpunzana Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X5046, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 72 170 1786Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500326266
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.