Underberg School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Underberg School
With EMIS number 500289858, Underberg School is a public primary school located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Harry Gwala district. The 2025 academic year saw 239 enrolled learners instructed by 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 15:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Underberg School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Underberg 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
Underberg 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, Underberg School reported a total enrollment of 239 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Underberg School is situated in Underberg, 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: Old Main Road, Underberg, 3257. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X205, Underberg, 3257.
Curriculum & Academics
Underberg School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Underberg 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 Underberg 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
Old Main Road, Underberg, 3257
Postal
Private Bag X205, Underberg, 3257
Phone
+27 33 701 1040Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500289858
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.