New Market Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About New Market Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500226662, New Market Primary School serves as a public combined school in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 75 enrolled learners instructed by 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 15:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
New Market Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, New Market 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
New Market 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, New Market Primary School reported a total enrollment of 75 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
New Market Primary School is situated in Kokstad, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Mt Currie circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Greater Kokstad Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: New Market Farm, New Market, Kokstad, 4700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1241, Kokstad, 4700.
Curriculum & Academics
New Market Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
New Market 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 New Market 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
New Market Farm, New Market, Kokstad, 4700
Postal
P.o. Box 1241, Kokstad, 4700
Phone
+27 61 594 6144Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500226662
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.