Louwsburg Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Louwsburg Primary School
Louwsburg Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Louwsburg area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 276 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Louwsburg Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Louwsburg 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
Louwsburg 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, Louwsburg Primary School reported a total enrollment of 276 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Louwsburg Primary School is situated in Louwsburg, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ngotshe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 316 Kruger Street, Louwsburg, 3150. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X4, Louwsburg, 3150.
Curriculum & Academics
Louwsburg Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Louwsburg Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Louwsburg 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
316 Kruger Street, Louwsburg, 3150
Postal
Private Bag X4, Louwsburg, 3150
Phone
+27 71 256 7711Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500187812
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.