Public primary school

Mzingwenya Primary School

Umgakla Street, KwaZulu-Natal

Mzingwenya Primary School is a public primary school in Umgakla Street, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 382 learners and 37 educators, about 37.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)1 382
Educators (2025)37
Learners per educator37.4 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 11% of 235 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500222259

Address and location

Street address2049 J Block,esikhawini,3887
Postal addressPrivate Bag X8505,esikhawini,3887
TownUmgakla Street
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtKing Cetshwayo
CircuitEsikhaleni Senkosi
MunicipalityuMhlathuze Local Municipality
Ward52802019
Former departmentKwazulu Natal Education Department

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 Mzingwenya Primary School

Is Mzingwenya Primary School a public or private school?

Mzingwenya Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Mzingwenya 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 Mzingwenya Primary School?

1 382 learners and 37 educators (about 37.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 11% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Mzingwenya Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 500222259.

Where is Mzingwenya Primary School?

2049 J Block,esikhawini,3887. It is in Umgakla Street, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 035 940 4870.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.