Mziyonke Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Mziyonke Primary School
Mziyonke Primary School (EMIS 500222444) serves the Mziyonke community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Uthukela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 227 learners taught by 4 educators, achieving a ratio of 57:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mziyonke 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, Mziyonke 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
Mziyonke 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, Mziyonke Primary School reported a total enrollment of 227 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 57:1, 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
Mziyonke Primary School is situated in Mziyonke, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Sinethemba circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mthembu Tribal Authority, Mthembu, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9946, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Mziyonke Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mziyonke 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mziyonke 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
Mthembu Tribal Authority, Mthembu, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X9946, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 82 921 2671Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500222444
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.