Mtunzini Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Mtunzini Primary School
Mtunzini Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Mtunzini area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the King Cetshwayo education district. For the 2025 academic year, 234 learners were enrolled, taught by 12 educators at a ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mtunzini Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Mtunzini 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
Mtunzini 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, Mtunzini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 234 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Mtunzini Primary School is situated in Mtunzini, 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: Hely Hutchinson Road, Mtunzini. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X507, Mtunzini, 3867.
Curriculum & Academics
Mtunzini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mtunzini Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Mtunzini 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
Hely Hutchinson Road, Mtunzini
Postal
Private Bag X507, Mtunzini, 3867
Phone
+27 35 340 1620Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500315536
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.