Paulpietersburg Primere School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Paulpietersburg Primere School
Serving the KwaZulu-Natal community in KwaZulu-Natal, Paulpietersburg Primere School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Zululand education district. In 2025, the school reported 772 learners and 37 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Paulpietersburg Primere School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Paulpietersburg Primere 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
Paulpietersburg Primere 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, Paulpietersburg Primere School reported a total enrollment of 772 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Paulpietersburg Primere School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Dumbe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Edumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 26 Maarschark Street, Paul Pietersburg, 3180. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X316, Paulpietersburg, 3180.
Curriculum & Academics
Paulpietersburg Primere School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Paulpietersburg Primere School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Paulpietersburg Primere 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
26 Maarschark Street, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
Private Bag X316, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Phone
+27 34 123 4567Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500246642
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.