Mzila Full Service School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Mzila Full Service School
Serving the Sibhayi community in KwaZulu-Natal, Mzila Full Service School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Umkhanyakude education district. In 2025, the school reported 749 learners and 30 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mzila Full Service 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, Mzila Full Service 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
Mzila Full Service 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, Mzila Full Service School reported a total enrollment of 749 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Mzila Full Service School is situated in Sibhayi, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Mseleni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mseleni Road, Mbazwana. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 129, Sibhayi, 3967.
Curriculum & Academics
Mzila Full Service School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mzila Full Service 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 Mzila Full Service 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
Mseleni Road, Mbazwana
Postal
P.o. Box 129, Sibhayi, 3967
Phone
+27 73 679 1737Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500222037
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.