Berg Street Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Berg Street Primary School
Berg Street Primary School is a public primary school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 1313 learners and 41 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Berg Street Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Berg Street 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
Berg Street 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, Berg Street Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,313 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Berg Street Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Pmb Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 509 Berg Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3235. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 8957, Cumberwood, 3235.
Curriculum & Academics
Berg Street Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Berg Street 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Berg Street 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
509 Berg Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3235
Postal
P.o. Box 8957, Cumberwood, 3235
Phone
+27 33 394 3931Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500107337
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.