Umbiko Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Umbiko Primary School
In the rural area of Mhlangandlovu, KwaZulu-Natal, Umbiko Primary School operates as a public combined school within the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 238 learners with a teaching staff of 8, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umbiko 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, Umbiko 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
Umbiko 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, Umbiko Primary School reported a total enrollment of 238 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Umbiko Primary School is situated in Mhlangandlovu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mshwathi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umshwathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ntanzi Tribal Authority, Emhlangandlovu, Greytown, 3266. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 329, Dalton, 3236.
Curriculum & Academics
Umbiko Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umbiko 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 Umbiko 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
Ntanzi Tribal Authority, Emhlangandlovu, Greytown, 3266
Postal
P.o. Box 329, Dalton, 3236
Phone
+27 79 782 7607Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500286935
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.