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Egerton Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500127280

Egerton, UTHUKELA, KwaZulu-Natal

1,221
Learners
25:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Egerton Primary School?

Egerton Primary School is a public primary school in Egerton, within the UTHUKELA education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,221 enrolled learners and 48 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,221 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Egerton Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 73%

(Q4 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Egerton Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Harvest Combined School
SecondaryIndependent
271 learners 19 educators 14:1
Lower L:E ratio than 22%
Egerton · 0.3km away
New Life Christian Academy
PrimaryIndependent
176 learners 11 educators 16:1
Lower L:E ratio than 42%
Uthukela · 0.4km away
Ladysmith High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
952 learners 46 educators 21:1
Lower L:E ratio than 61%
Uthukela · 0.5km away
Hamilton Preparatory School
PrimaryIndependent
329 learners 26 educators 13:1
Lower L:E ratio than 65%
Uthukela · 0.6km away
Keate Street Public School
PrimaryPublicQ5
667 learners 20 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 9%
Klip River · 1.2km away

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13 SHERER ROAD,LADYSMITH,3372

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.