Watersmeet Higher Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Watersmeet Higher Primary School
With EMIS number 500294927, Watersmeet Higher Primary School is a public primary school located in Next To Watersmeet Clinic, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Uthukela district. The 2025 academic year saw 306 enrolled learners instructed by 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Watersmeet Higher 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, Watersmeet Higher 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
Watersmeet Higher 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, Watersmeet Higher Primary School reported a total enrollment of 306 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Watersmeet Higher Primary School is situated in Next To Watersmeet Clinic, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Watersmeet circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: From Ladysmith Take, Watersmeet, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9972, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Watersmeet Higher Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Watersmeet Higher Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Watersmeet Higher 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
From Ladysmith Take, Watersmeet, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X9972, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 36 307 0245Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500294927
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.