M.l. Sultan St Marys Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About M.l. Sultan St Marys Primary School
Serving the Merebank community in KwaZulu-Natal, M.l. Sultan St Marys Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Umlazi education district. In 2025, the school reported 971 learners and 33 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
M.l. Sultan St Marys 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
M.l. Sultan St Marys 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
M.l. Sultan St Marys 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, M.l. Sultan St Marys Primary School reported a total enrollment of 971 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
M.l. Sultan St Marys Primary School is situated in Merebank, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Merewent Extension 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: 14 Juggermaut Road, Merebank, Durban, 4102. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 29, Merebank, 4104.
Curriculum & Academics
M.l. Sultan St Marys Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
M.l. Sultan St Marys 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 M.l. Sultan St Marys 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
14 Juggermaut Road, Merebank, Durban, 4102
Postal
P.o. Box 29, Merebank, 4104
Phone
+27 31 468 1800Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500189736
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.