Mpumaze Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Mpumaze Primary School
In the rural area of KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumaze Primary School operates as a public primary school within the King Cetshwayo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 851 learners with a teaching staff of 22, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mpumaze 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, Mpumaze 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
Mpumaze 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, Mpumaze Primary School reported a total enrollment of 851 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mpumaze Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Mthunzini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mpungose Tribal Authority, Genzinsila A, Eshowe, 3815. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X557, Eshowe, 3815.
Curriculum & Academics
Mpumaze Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mpumaze 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 Mpumaze 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
Mpungose Tribal Authority, Genzinsila A, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
Private Bag X557, Eshowe, 3815
Phone
+27 72 381 7388Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500217486
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.