St.christophers Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About St.christophers Primary School
St.christophers Primary School (EMIS: 500275391) is a public primary school situated in Doesberg Main Road, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Ilembe education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1054 enrolled learners instructed by 31 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St.christophers 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, St.christophers 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
St.christophers 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, St.christophers Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,054 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
St.christophers Primary School is situated in Doesberg Main Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Phambela circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Kwadukuza Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Doesberg Road, Sakhamkhanya Area, Stanger, 4450. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2375, Kwadukuza, 4450.
Curriculum & Academics
St.christophers Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St.christophers Primary 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St.christophers 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
Doesberg Road, Sakhamkhanya Area, Stanger, 4450
Postal
P.o. Box 2375, Kwadukuza, 4450
Phone
+27 32 437 8192Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500275391
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.