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Mfabeni Primary School

Public primary school · Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Khanyisa circuit)

In Mahlabathini, Mfabeni Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mfabeni Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mfabeni Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mahlabathini. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

351
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mfabeni 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

Zululand district

Here is how Mfabeni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Mfabeni Primary School's 351; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mfabeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfabeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Mfabeni Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfabeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfabeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mfabeni Primary School, 1,651 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfabeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfabeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Mfabeni Primary School, 1,650 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfabeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfabeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Mfabeni Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfabeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfabeni 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
Ezimfabeni Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865
Postal
P.o.box 174, Mahlabathini, 3865
Telephone
082 962 9284
Email
sbusisoshongwe50@gmail.com
EMIS number
500208273

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mfabeni 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 Mfabeni Primary School directly, on 082 962 9284 or by email at sbusisoshongwe50@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mfabeni 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 Mfabeni Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mfabeni 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 Zululand besides Mfabeni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Mfabeni Primary School?
Mfabeni Primary School reported 351 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mfabeni Primary School?
No. Mfabeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mfabeni Primary School a public or private school?
Mfabeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mfabeni Primary School?
You can call 082 962 9284 or email sbusisoshongwe50@gmail.com. It is located at Ezimfabeni Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865.