Estcourt Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Estcourt Primary School
Estcourt Primary School is a public primary school located in Colita, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 943 learners and 21 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 45:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Estcourt Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Estcourt 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
Estcourt 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, Estcourt Primary School reported a total enrollment of 943 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 45:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Estcourt Primary School is situated in Colita, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Wembezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Capricorn Crescent, Colitaest Court, Escourt, 3310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 227, Estcourt, 3310.
Curriculum & Academics
Estcourt Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Estcourt Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured 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 Estcourt 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
Capricorn Crescent, Colitaest Court, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o. Box 227, Estcourt, 3310
Phone
+27 36 352 4145Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500141784
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.