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Mbalane Primary School

Public primary school · Mbulwane, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Mvoti circuit)

Welcome to Mbalane Primary School, a public primary school serving Mbulwane. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mbalane Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mbalane Primary School is a public primary school in Mbulwane. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

72
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mbalane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Mbalane Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mbalane Primary School, 1,738 compared with 72; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbalane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbalane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbalane Primary School, 1,572 compared with 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbalane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbalane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Mbalane Primary School's 72, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Mbalane Primary School, 1,350 compared with 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbalane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbalane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Mbalane Primary School's 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbalane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbalane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1626 D Road, Mabomvini, Greytown, 3250
Postal
P.o.box 795, Greytown, 3250
Telephone
072 616 6100
Email
mbalaneprimary@yahoo.co.za
EMIS number
500203463

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbalane Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Mbalane Primary School directly, on 072 616 6100 or by email at mbalaneprimary@yahoo.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbalane Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mbalane Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbalane Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Mbalane Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Mbalane Primary School?
Mbalane Primary School reported 72 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Mbalane Primary School?
No. Mbalane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mbalane Primary School a public or private school?
Mbalane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbalane Primary School?
You can call 072 616 6100 or email mbalaneprimary@yahoo.co.za. It is located at 1626 D Road, Mabomvini, Greytown, 3250.