Vryheid Public Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Vryheid Public Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vryheid Public Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Vryheid Public Primary 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
Vryheid Public 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, Vryheid Public Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,138 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Vryheid Public Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Filidi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 123 Mark Street, Vryheid East, 3100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2504, Vryheid, 3100.
Curriculum & Academics
Vryheid Public Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vryheid Public Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 municipality and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Vryheid Public 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
123 Mark Street, Vryheid East, 3100
Postal
P.o. Box 2504, Vryheid, 3100
Phone
+27 34 983 2822Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500292781
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.