Prince Veleshowe Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Prince Veleshowe Primary School
With EMIS number 500341177, Prince Veleshowe Primary School is a public primary school located in Mthunzini, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the King Cetshwayo district. The 2025 academic year saw 100 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Prince Veleshowe Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Prince Veleshowe 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
Prince Veleshowe 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, Prince Veleshowe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 100 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Prince Veleshowe Primary School is situated in Mthunzini, 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 not specified.
The school's physical address is: Obanjeni Reserve, Mthunzini, 3867. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 656, Mthunzini, 3867.
Curriculum & Academics
Prince Veleshowe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Prince Veleshowe 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Prince Veleshowe 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
Obanjeni Reserve, Mthunzini, 3867
Postal
P.o. Box 656, Mthunzini, 3867
Phone
+27 79 225 4223Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500341177
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.