Erica Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Erica Primary School
Erica Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Kharwastan area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umlazi education district. For the 2025 academic year, 371 learners were enrolled, taught by 17 educators at a ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Erica 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
Erica 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
Erica 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, Erica Primary School reported a total enrollment of 371 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Erica Primary School is situated in Kharwastan, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Umkhumbane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Wren Street, Kharwastan, Durban, 4092. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 562326, Chartsworth, 4092.
Curriculum & Academics
Erica Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Erica 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Erica 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
Wren Street, Kharwastan, Durban, 4092
Postal
P.o. Box 562326, Chartsworth, 4092
Phone
+27 31 403 1043Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500139564
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.