St Lawrence Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About St Lawrence Primary School
St Lawrence Primary School functions as a public primary school in Box 3650, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Pinetown education district. The school recorded 810 learners and 19 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 43:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence Primary School reported a total enrollment of 810 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 43:1, 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
St Lawrence Primary School is situated in Box 3650, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Mngeni Valley 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: Near Vulindlela Store Ngonde, Kwanyoswa Reserve, Bothashill, 3660. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 654, Bothas Hill, 3660.
Curriculum & Academics
St Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Lawrence 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
Near Vulindlela Store Ngonde, Kwanyoswa Reserve, Bothashill, 3660
Postal
P.o. Box 654, Bothas Hill, 3660
Phone
+27 31 777 4629Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500276020
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.