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Primere Skool Arboretum Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500103415

Arboretum, KING CETSHWAYO, KwaZulu-Natal

1,286
Learners
22:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Primere Skool Arboretum Primary School?

Primere Skool Arboretum Primary School is a public primary school in Arboretum, within the KING CETSHWAYO education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,286 enrolled learners and 58 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — 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 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,286 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Primere Skool Arboretum 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 58%

(Q5 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Primere Skool Arboretum Primary School?

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

Hoërskool Richardsbaai
SecondaryPublicQ5
997 learners 55 educators 18:1
Lower L:E ratio than 73%
Arboretum · 0.4km away
Richardia Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
977 learners 46 educators 21:1
Lower L:E ratio than 62%
Arboretum · 1km away
John Ross College
SecondaryPublicQ5
923 learners 43 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 57%
Richards Bay · 1.1km away
Rock of Christ Christian School
CombinedIndependent
218 learners 10 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 8%
Arboretum · 1.2km away
Birdsview Academy
SecondaryIndependent
103 learners 11 educators 9:1
Lower L:E ratio than 55%
Birdswood · 1.3km away

Which schools are similar to Primere Skool Arboretum Primary School?

Primary schools in Arboretum with a similar quintile (Q5).

Richardia Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
977 learners 46 educators 21:1
Lower L:E ratio than 62%
Arboretum

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2226 WATERBERRY-WOOD,ARBORETUM,RICHARDS BAY,3900

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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.