Livingstone Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Livingstone Primary School
Livingstone Primary School (EMIS: 500187257) is a public special needs education school situated in Morningside, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umlazi education district. The 2025 academic year saw 448 enrolled learners instructed by 55 educators, resulting in a ratio of 8:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Livingstone 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
Livingstone 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, Livingstone Primary School reported a total enrollment of 448 learners with a teaching staff of 55 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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
Livingstone Primary School is situated in Morningside, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Kwakangela 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: 74 Livingstone Road, Stamford Hill, Durban. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Livingstone Primary School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a communication disorders curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Livingstone Primary School 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 Livingstone 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
74 Livingstone Road, Stamford Hill, Durban
Phone
+27 31 312 2026Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500187257
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.