Muhlekazi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Muhlekazi Primary School
Muhlekazi Primary School (EMIS: 500220466) is a public primary school situated in Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umkhanyakude education district. The 2025 academic year saw 393 enrolled learners instructed by 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 39:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Muhlekazi 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, Muhlekazi 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
Muhlekazi 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, Muhlekazi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 393 learners with a teaching staff of 10 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
Muhlekazi Primary School is situated in Mkuze, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Mkhuze circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Jozini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mkhuze Road, Mkhuze. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 148, Mkuze, 3965.
Curriculum & Academics
Muhlekazi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Muhlekazi 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Muhlekazi 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
Mkhuze Road, Mkhuze
Postal
P.o. Box 148, Mkuze, 3965
Phone
+27 69 395 8045Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500220466
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.