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Marburg Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500199134

Marburg, UGU, KwaZulu-Natal

1,066
Learners
30:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Marburg Primary School?

Marburg Primary School is a public primary school in Marburg, within the UGU education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,066 enrolled learners and 36 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. 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 rural.

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.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Marburg 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 49%

(Q4 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Marburg Primary School?

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

Marburg Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,294 learners 42 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 7%
Port Shepstone · 0.5km away
R A Engar Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
956 learners 29 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 30%
Lionsgrove · 0.9km away
Merlewood Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,241 learners 37 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 41%
N2 Main Harding Road · 1.1km away
Merlewood Primary School
CombinedPublicQ4
1,266 learners 41 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 36%
Merlewood · 1.8km away
Hlanganani Preparatory School
PrimaryIndependent
187 learners 12 educators 16:1
Lower L:E ratio than 45%
Ugu · 1.9km away

Which schools are similar to Marburg Primary School?

Primary schools in Marburg with a similar quintile (Q4).

Port Shepstone Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,198 learners 38 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 40%
Marburg

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17 WIMPY CRESCENT,MARBURG,PORT SHEPSTONE,4240

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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.