Yetheni Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Yetheni Primary School
Yetheni Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in Kwagolela, KwaZulu-Natal, under the King Cetshwayo education district. The school recorded 737 learners and 20 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Yetheni 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, Yetheni 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
Yetheni 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, Yetheni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 737 learners with a teaching staff of 20 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
Yetheni Primary School is situated in Kwagolela, 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Mzimela Tribal Authority, Yetheni, Mthunzini, 3867. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1671, Mthunzini, 3867.
Curriculum & Academics
Yetheni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Yetheni 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 Yetheni 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
Mzimela Tribal Authority, Yetheni, Mthunzini, 3867
Postal
P.o. Box 1671, Mthunzini, 3867
Phone
+27 82 837 5822Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500307692
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.