Gelofte Skool
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Gelofte Skool
Gelofte Skool (EMIS 500148037) serves the Ashley community as a public combined school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Pinetown education district. The 2025 school year recorded 607 learners taught by 40 educators, achieving a ratio of 15:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gelofte Skool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Gelofte 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
Gelofte 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, Gelofte Skool reported a total enrollment of 607 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Gelofte Skool is situated in Ashley, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Westville 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: 2 Caversham Road, Pinetown, Durban, 3600. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9009, Pinetown, 3600.
Curriculum & Academics
Gelofte Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gelofte 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 Gelofte 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
2 Caversham Road, Pinetown, Durban, 3600
Postal
Private Bag X9009, Pinetown, 3600
Phone
+27 31 702 7201Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500148037
Department of Basic Education
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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.