Acaciavale Primary School

Acaciavale Primary School is a public primary school in Acaciavale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 979 learners and 27 educators, about 36.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Primary Subjects
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	979
Educators (2025)	27
Learners per educator	36.3 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	500100344

Address and location

Street address	Foxglove Avenue,ladysmith Acaciavale West,ladysmith,3370
Postal address	P.O.Box 2008,ladysmith,3370
Town	Acaciavale
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Education district	Uthukela
Circuit	Klipriver
Municipality	Alfred Duma Local Municipality
Ward	52308020
Former department	House of Delegates(HOD)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.