Louwsburg Public Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Louwsburg Public Primary School
Louwsburg Public Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Louwsburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Zululand education district. In 2025, the school reported 433 learners and 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 43:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Louwsburg Public Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Louwsburg Public Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Louwsburg Public 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 Public Primary School reported a total enrollment of 433 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 43:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Louwsburg Public 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: 145 Corner Kitchner And Avenue, Louwsburg, Vryheid, 3150. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 108, Louwsburg, 3150.
Curriculum & Academics
Louwsburg Public 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 Public 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Louwsburg Public 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
145 Corner Kitchner And Avenue, Louwsburg, Vryheid, 3150
Postal
P.o. Box 108, Louwsburg, 3150
Phone
+27 60 559 1820Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500187849
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.