Etshelihle Public Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Etshelihle Public Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Etshelihle Public Primary School is a primary school located in 3548 38th Avenue within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Pinetown education district. The 2025 school year recorded 524 learners taught by 15 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Etshelihle Public Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Etshelihle Public 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
Etshelihle Public 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, Etshelihle Public Primary School reported a total enrollment of 524 learners with a teaching staff of 15 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
Etshelihle Public Primary School is situated in 3548 38th Avenue, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Kranskloof 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: 354838 Thirtyeighth Avenue, Clernaville, Durban, 3602. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 231, Clernaville, Pinetown, 3602.
Curriculum & Academics
Etshelihle Public Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Etshelihle Public 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
354838 Thirtyeighth Avenue, Clernaville, Durban, 3602
Postal
P.o. Box 231, Clernaville, Pinetown, 3602
Phone
+27 31 707 1015Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500142450
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.