Tarr's Valley Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Tarr's Valley Primary School
As a public school, Tarr's Valley Primary School provides combined school education to learners in Tarr's Valley Location, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district. The 2025 school year recorded 180 learners taught by 7 educators, achieving a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tarr's Valley Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Tarr's Valley 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
Tarr's Valley 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, Tarr's Valley Primary School reported a total enrollment of 180 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Tarr's Valley Primary School is situated in Tarr's Valley Location, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Underberg circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Tarr's Valley Farm, Tarr's Valley, Creighton, 3263. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 199, Creighton, 3263.
Curriculum & Academics
Tarr's Valley Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tarr's Valley 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tarr's Valley 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
Tarr's Valley Farm, Tarr's Valley, Creighton, 3263
Postal
P.o. Box 199, Creighton, 3263
Phone
+27 82 434 1034Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500279535
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.