Morton Estates Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Morton Estates Primary School
As a public school, Morton Estates Primary School provides primary school education to learners in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 28 learners taught by 4 educators, achieving a ratio of 7:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Morton Estates 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, Morton Estates 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
Morton Estates 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, Morton Estates Primary School reported a total enrollment of 28 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, 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
Morton Estates Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Lions River circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umngeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Sherwood Nottingham Farm, Nottingham Road, Howick, 3290. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1079, Howick, 3290.
Curriculum & Academics
Morton Estates Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Morton Estates 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Morton Estates 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
Sherwood Nottingham Farm, Nottingham Road, Howick, 3290
Postal
P.o. Box 1079, Howick, 3290
Phone
+27 79 417 0066Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500215192
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.