Grandmore Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Grandmore Primary School
Based in Grandmore, KwaZulu-Natal, Grandmore Primary School is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Pinetown education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 421 learners with a teaching staff of 16, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Grandmore Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Grandmore 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
Grandmore 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, Grandmore Primary School reported a total enrollment of 421 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Grandmore Primary School is situated in Grandmore, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Verulam 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: 62 Grandmore, Groveend Road, Unitphornix, Durban, 4300. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 539, Mount Edgecombe, 4300.
Curriculum & Academics
Grandmore Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Grandmore 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 Grandmore 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
62 Grandmore, Groveend Road, Unitphornix, Durban, 4300
Postal
P.o. Box 539, Mount Edgecombe, 4300
Phone
+27 31 539 7765Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500151515
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.