Oakford Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Oakford Primary School
A public institution, Oakford Primary School functions as a primary school located in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Pinetown education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1432 learners were enrolled, taught by 41 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Oakford 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, Oakford 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
Oakford 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, Oakford Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,432 learners with a teaching staff of 41 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
Oakford Primary School is situated in Verulam, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Phoenix North circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Oakford Priory, Osindisweni, Durban, 4340. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Verulam, Durban, 4340.
Curriculum & Academics
Oakford Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Oakford 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 private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Oakford 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
Oakford Priory, Osindisweni, Durban, 4340
Postal
Post Office, Verulam, Durban, 4340
Phone
+27 32 541 0081Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500257224
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.