Mounthaven Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Mounthaven Primary School
Mounthaven Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Mountview area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Pinetown education district. For the 2025 academic year, 409 learners were enrolled, taught by 15 educators at a ratio of 27:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mounthaven Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Mounthaven 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
Mounthaven 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, Mounthaven Primary School reported a total enrollment of 409 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Mounthaven Primary School is situated in Mountview, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Phoenix North circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2 Magpie Place, Mountview, Verulam, 4340. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1035, Verulam, 4340.
Curriculum & Academics
Mounthaven Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mounthaven Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 Mounthaven 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
2 Magpie Place, Mountview, Verulam, 4340
Postal
P.o. Box 1035, Verulam, 4340
Phone
+27 32 533 6537Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500215636
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.