Public primary school

Addington Primary School

South Beach, KwaZulu-Natal

Addington Primary School is a public primary school in South Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 517 learners and 49 educators, about 31 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)1 517
Educators (2025)49
Learners per educator31 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 188 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500100455

Address and location

Street address43 Bell Street,point,durban,4069
Postal addressPrivate Bag X01,point,4069
TownSouth Beach
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUmlazi
CircuitKwakangela
MunicipalityEthekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Ward59500026
Former departmentHouse of Assembly(HOA)

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.

Questions about Addington Primary School

Is Addington Primary School a public or private school?

Addington Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Addington Primary School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.

How many learners are at Addington Primary School?

1 517 learners and 49 educators (about 31 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Addington Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 500100455.

Where is Addington Primary School?

43 Bell Street,point,durban,4069. It is in South Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 337 4458.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.