Mphaya Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Mphaya Primary School
Located in Nagledam Road within KwaZulu-Natal, Mphaya Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umgungundlovu education district. In 2025, the school reported 53 learners and 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mphaya 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, Mphaya 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
Mphaya 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, Mphaya Primary School reported a total enrollment of 53 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Mphaya Primary School is situated in Nagledam Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mkhambathi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Mkhambathini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 5 Emphayeni No. Nagel Dam Road, Table Mountain, Catoridge, 3680. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 289, Cato Ridge, 3680.
Curriculum & Academics
Mphaya Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mphaya Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal 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 Mphaya 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 Emphayeni No. Nagel Dam Road, Table Mountain, Catoridge, 3680
Postal
P.o. Box 289, Cato Ridge, 3680
Phone
+27 73 983 7192Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500216043
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.