Morning Star Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Morning Star Primary School
A public institution, Morning Star Primary School functions as a combined school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Uthukela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 239 learners were enrolled, taught by 11 educators at a ratio of 22:1. 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
Morning Star 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, Morning Star 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
Morning Star 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, Morning Star Primary School reported a total enrollment of 239 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Morning Star Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Emtshezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Colenso3360. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 76, Colenso, 3360.
Curriculum & Academics
Morning Star Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Morning Star 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Morning Star 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
Colenso3360
Postal
P.o. Box 76, Colenso, 3360
Phone
+27 79 453 5663Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500215081
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.