A.I. Kajee Primary School
Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal 400 m
Public primary school
Mooi River Primary School
Mpofana, KwaZulu-Natal
Mooi River Primary School is a public primary school in Mpofana, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 225 learners and 11 educators, about 20.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 225 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 20.5 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 88% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500214859 |
Address and location
| Street address | Norfolk Terrace,mooi River,3300 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X522,mooi River,pietermaritzburg,3300 |
| Town | Mpofana |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Mpofana |
| Municipality | Mpofana Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52203001 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Mooi River Primary School
Is Mooi River Primary School a public or private school?
Mooi River Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Mooi River Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Mooi River Primary School?
225 learners and 11 educators (about 20.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 88% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Mooi River Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500214859.
Where is Mooi River Primary School?
Norfolk Terrace,mooi River,3300. It is in Mpofana, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 236 1474.
Schools near Mooi River Primary School
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Treverton College
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Bruntville Primary School
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Eminyezaneni Senior Secondary School
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73.1% matric 2025Weston Agricultural College
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87.5% matric 2025Mpofanyana Primary School
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Robin Primary School
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Middlefield Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.