Cato Crest Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Cato Crest Primary School
As a public school, Cato Crest Primary School provides primary school education to learners in Mayville, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umlazi education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1847 learners taught by 54 educators, achieving a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Cato Crest 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, Cato Crest 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
Cato Crest 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, Cato Crest Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,847 learners with a teaching staff of 54 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Cato Crest Primary School is situated in Mayville, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Ethusini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 60 Molver Road, Mayville, Durban, 4058. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 30434, Mayville, 4058.
Curriculum & Academics
Cato Crest Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Cato Crest Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 Cato Crest 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
60 Molver Road, Mayville, Durban, 4058
Postal
P.o. Box 30434, Mayville, 4058
Phone
+27 31 273 5159Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500340177
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.