Ottawa Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Ottawa Primary School
Ottawa Primary School (EMIS: 500245162) is a public primary school situated in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Pinetown education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1132 enrolled learners instructed by 31 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ottawa Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ottawa 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
Ottawa 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, Ottawa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,132 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Ottawa Primary School is situated in Phoenix, 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: 68 Old Main Ottwa Road, Verulam, Pinetown, 4340. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 23051, Ottawa, Verulam, 4340.
Curriculum & Academics
Ottawa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ottawa 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ottawa 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
68 Old Main Ottwa Road, Verulam, Pinetown, 4340
Postal
P.o. Box 23051, Ottawa, Verulam, 4340
Phone
+27 71 579 6639Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500245162
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.