Mshwathi Memorial Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Mshwathi Memorial Primary School
A public institution, Mshwathi Memorial Primary School functions as a primary school located in Mthombisa Area, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ilembe education district. For the 2025 academic year, 235 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 29:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mshwathi Memorial Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Mshwathi Memorial 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
Mshwathi Memorial 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, Mshwathi Memorial Primary School reported a total enrollment of 235 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Mshwathi Memorial Primary School is situated in Mthombisa Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Umhlali circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Noodsberg Road, Emthombisa, Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1960, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Mshwathi Memorial Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mshwathi Memorial Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured 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 Mshwathi Memorial 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
Noodsberg Road, Emthombisa, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o. Box 1960, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 82 679 4299Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500218522
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.