W Mtshilo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About W Mtshilo Primary School
W Mtshilo Primary School functions as a public primary school in Wasbank, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Umzinyathi education district. The school recorded 27 learners and 2 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
W Mtshilo Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, W Mtshilo 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
W Mtshilo 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, W Mtshilo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 27 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
W Mtshilo Primary School is situated in Wasbank, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Endumeni Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Endumeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mtshilo / Ezinqekeni Area, Wash Bank. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1637, Dundee, 3000.
Curriculum & Academics
W Mtshilo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at W Mtshilo 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
Mtshilo / Ezinqekeni Area, Wash Bank
Postal
P.o. Box 1637, Dundee, 3000
Phone
+27 83 463 7906Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500447367
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.