Wilder Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Wilder Primary School
Wilder Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Mtwalume, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 294 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Wilder 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, Wilder 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
Wilder 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, Wilder Primary School reported a total enrollment of 294 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Wilder Primary School is situated in Mtwalume, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Mthwalume circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umzumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Qoloqolo Tribal Authority, Scottburgh South, Port Shepstone, 4180. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X107, Mthwalume, 4186.
Curriculum & Academics
Wilder Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Wilder 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 Wilder 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
Qoloqolo Tribal Authority, Scottburgh South, Port Shepstone, 4180
Postal
Private Bag X107, Mthwalume, 4186
Phone
+27 73 224 2958Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500296185
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.