Silimela Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Silimela Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500265401, Silimela Primary School serves as a public primary school in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 601 enrolled learners instructed by 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Silimela Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Silimela 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
Silimela 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, Silimela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 601 learners with a teaching staff of 17 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
Silimela Primary School is situated in Kwamashu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Malandela 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: 746 E Dingswayo Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 033, Kwamashu, 4360.
Curriculum & Academics
Silimela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Silimela Primary School was historically administered under the New 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 Silimela 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
746 E Dingswayo Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Postal
P.o. Box 033, Kwamashu, 4360
Phone
+27 82 368 1803Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500265401
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.