Mphathiswana Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Mphathiswana Primary School
Mphathiswana Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Kwamthethwa Reserve 5, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the King Cetshwayo education district. In 2025, the school reported 58 learners and 3 educators, resulting in a ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mphathiswana 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, Mphathiswana 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
Mphathiswana 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, Mphathiswana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 58 learners with a teaching staff of 3 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
Mphathiswana Primary School is situated in Kwamthethwa Reserve 5, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Umbiya circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mfolozi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 5 Reserve, Emanembeni, Kwambonambi, 3915. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 494, Kwambonambi, 3915.
Curriculum & Academics
Mphathiswana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mphathiswana 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 Mphathiswana 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
5 Reserve, Emanembeni, Kwambonambi, 3915
Postal
P.o. Box 494, Kwambonambi, 3915
Phone
+27 79 512 9015Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500216413
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.