Vulamehlo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Vulamehlo Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Vulamehlo Primary School is a primary school located in Magudu within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Zululand education district. The 2025 school year recorded 592 learners taught by 16 educators, achieving a ratio of 37:1. 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
Vulamehlo 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, Vulamehlo 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
Vulamehlo 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, Vulamehlo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 592 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Vulamehlo Primary School is situated in Magudu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Magudu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Khendova Area, Phongola, Mkuze, 3965. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 72, Mkhuze, 3965.
Curriculum & Academics
Vulamehlo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vulamehlo Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Vulamehlo 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
Khendova Area, Phongola, Mkuze, 3965
Postal
P.o. Box 72, Mkhuze, 3965
Phone
+27 73 843 7223Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500343434
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.