Winterton Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Winterton Primary School
With EMIS number 500296629, Winterton Primary School is a public primary school located in Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Uthukela district. The 2025 academic year saw 438 enrolled learners instructed by 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 15:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Winterton Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Winterton 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
Winterton 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, Winterton Primary School reported a total enrollment of 438 learners with a teaching staff of 29 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
Winterton Primary School is situated in Winterton, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Winterton circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Okhahlamba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1 Church Street, Winterton. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X11, Winterton, 3340.
Curriculum & Academics
Winterton Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Winterton Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white 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 Winterton 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
1 Church Street, Winterton
Postal
Private Bag X11, Winterton, 3340
Phone
+27 36 488 1513Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500296629
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.