Deccan Road Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Deccan Road Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Deccan Road Primary School is a primary school located in Raisethorpe within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1045 learners taught by 40 educators, achieving a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Deccan Road 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
Deccan Road 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
Deccan Road 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, Deccan Road Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,045 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Deccan Road Primary School is situated in Raisethorpe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Swayimane 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: Deccan Road, Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Raisethorpe, 3201.
Curriculum & Academics
Deccan Road Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Deccan Road 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 Deccan Road 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
Deccan Road, Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal
Post Office, Raisethorpe, 3201
Phone
+27 33 391 4318Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500120546
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.