Beacon Ridge Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Beacon Ridge Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Beacon Ridge Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Beacon Ridge Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Beacon Ridge 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, Beacon Ridge Primary School reported a total enrollment of 562 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Beacon Ridge Primary School is situated in Montford, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Karanja 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: 706 Road, Chatsworth, Ethekwini, 4092. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 56607, Chatsworth, 4030.
Curriculum & Academics
Beacon Ridge Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Beacon Ridge Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Beacon Ridge 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
706 Road, Chatsworth, Ethekwini, 4092
Postal
P.o. Box 56607, Chatsworth, 4030
Phone
+27 31 404 4273Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500106671
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.