Drakensberg Primere Skool
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Drakensberg Primere Skool
Drakensberg Primere Skool functions as a public primary school in Pioneer Park, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Amajuba education district. The school recorded 798 learners and 48 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Drakensberg Primere Skool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Drakensberg Primere Skool 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
Drakensberg Primere Skool 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, Drakensberg Primere Skool reported a total enrollment of 798 learners with a teaching staff of 48 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Drakensberg Primere Skool is situated in Pioneer Park, 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Paddock Avenue, Pioneerpark, Newcastle, 2940. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6646, Newcastle, 2940.
Curriculum & Academics
Drakensberg Primere Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Drakensberg Primere Skool was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white 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 Drakensberg Primere Skool 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
Paddock Avenue, Pioneerpark, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
Private Bag X6646, Newcastle, 2940
Phone
+27 34 318 5011Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500123432
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.