Gcilima Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Gcilima Primary School
Situated in an rural part of Next To Gcilima Clinic, KwaZulu-Natal, Gcilima Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Ugu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 698 learners with a teaching staff of 21, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gcilima 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, Gcilima 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
Gcilima 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, Gcilima Primary School reported a total enrollment of 698 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Gcilima Primary School is situated in Next To Gcilima Clinic, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Margate circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Gcilima Main Road, Margate North Beach, Margate, 4275. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1141, Margate, 4276.
Curriculum & Academics
Gcilima Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gcilima Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. 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 Gcilima 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
Gcilima Main Road, Margate North Beach, Margate, 4275
Postal
P.o. Box 1141, Margate, 4276
Phone
+27 82 594 1045Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500147482
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.