Clavis Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Clavis Primary School
A public institution, Clavis Primary School functions as a primary school located in Charlestown, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amajuba education district. For the 2025 academic year, 899 learners were enrolled, taught by 26 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Clavis Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Clavis 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
Clavis 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, Clavis Primary School reported a total enrollment of 899 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Clavis Primary School is situated in Charlestown, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Phumelela circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 595 Curch And Nek Street, Charlestown, Volksrust, 2470. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1187, Volksrust, 2470.
Curriculum & Academics
Clavis Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Clavis Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Clavis 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
595 Curch And Nek Street, Charlestown, Volksrust, 2470
Postal
P.o. Box 1187, Volksrust, 2470
Phone
+27 17 735 2265Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500117068
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.