Addington Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Addington Primary School
Addington Primary School functions as a public primary school in South Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Umlazi education district. The school recorded 1517 learners and 49 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Addington Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Addington Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Addington 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, Addington Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,517 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Addington Primary School is situated in South Beach, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Kwakangela circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 43 Bell Street, Point, Durban, 4069. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X01, Point, 4069.
Curriculum & Academics
Addington Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Addington Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Addington 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
43 Bell Street, Point, Durban, 4069
Postal
Private Bag X01, Point, 4069
Phone
+27 31 337 4458Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500100455
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.