Montebello Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Montebello Primary School
Based in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, Montebello Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Ilembe education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 705 learners with a teaching staff of 23, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Montebello 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, Montebello 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
Montebello 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, Montebello Primary School reported a total enrollment of 705 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Montebello Primary School is situated in Ndwedwe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Ubhaqa circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 102 P Block, Dalton, 3233. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 716, Wartburg, 3233.
Curriculum & Academics
Montebello Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Montebello Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 church and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Montebello 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
102 P Block, Dalton, 3233
Postal
P.o. Box 716, Wartburg, 3233
Phone
+27 33 506 0003Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500214637
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.