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Public primary school
Dr B.W. Vilakazi Primary School
Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal
Dr B.W. Vilakazi Primary School is a public primary school in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 477 learners and 12 educators, about 39.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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) | 477 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 39.8 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 7% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500292300 |
Address and location
| Street address | 461 F Msomi Road,kwamashu,durban,4360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X025,kwa Mashu,4360 |
| Town | Kwamashu |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Malandela |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500047 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
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 Dr B.W. Vilakazi Primary School
Is Dr B.W. Vilakazi Primary School a public or private school?
Dr B.W. Vilakazi Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Dr B.W. Vilakazi 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Dr B.W. Vilakazi Primary School?
477 learners and 12 educators (about 39.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 7% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Dr B.W. Vilakazi Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500292300.
Where is Dr B.W. Vilakazi Primary School?
461 F Msomi Road,kwamashu,durban,4360. It is in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 084 520 3654.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.