Mshiywa Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Mshiywa Primary School
Located in Kwanyuswa Location within KwaZulu-Natal, Mshiywa Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 545 learners and 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mshiywa 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, Mshiywa 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
Mshiywa 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, Mshiywa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 545 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Mshiywa Primary School is situated in Kwanyuswa Location, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Izingolweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nyuswa Location, Rietvlei, Harding, 4680. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 361, Enkulu Ward, Harding, 4680.
Curriculum & Academics
Mshiywa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mshiywa 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 Mshiywa 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
Nyuswa Location, Rietvlei, Harding, 4680
Postal
P.o. Box 361, Enkulu Ward, Harding, 4680
Phone
+27 39 433 0262Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500218448
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.