Glenridge Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Glenridge Primary School
Glenridge Primary School (EMIS: 500149813) is a public primary school situated in Shallcross, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umlazi education district. The 2025 academic year saw 641 enrolled learners instructed by 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Glenridge 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
Glenridge 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
Glenridge 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, Glenridge Primary School reported a total enrollment of 641 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Glenridge Primary School is situated in Shallcross, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Burlington 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: 1 Wingen Walk, Shallcross, Durban, 4030. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 56922, Chatsworth, 4030.
Curriculum & Academics
Glenridge Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Glenridge 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Glenridge 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
1 Wingen Walk, Shallcross, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o. Box 56922, Chatsworth, 4030
Phone
+27 31 409 4811Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500149813
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.