Mtubatuba Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Mtubatuba Primary School
Located in KwaZulu-Natal within KwaZulu-Natal, Mtubatuba Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umkhanyakude education district. In 2025, the school reported 555 learners and 24 educators, resulting in a ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mtubatuba Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Mtubatuba Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Mtubatuba 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, Mtubatuba Primary School reported a total enrollment of 555 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Mtubatuba Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Mtubatuba circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Mtubatuba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Riverview Road, Matubatuba, 3935. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 42, Mtubatuba, 3935.
Curriculum & Academics
Mtubatuba Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mtubatuba 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 Mtubatuba 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Riverview Road, Matubatuba, 3935
Postal
P.o. Box 42, Mtubatuba, 3935
Phone
+27 35 550 0062Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500220076
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.