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Drakensview Primary School
Drakensview, KwaZulu-Natal
Drakensview Primary School is a public primary school in Drakensview, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 886 learners and 39 educators, about 22.7 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) | 886 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 22.7 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500123506 |
Address and location
| Street address | Jannie de Waal Drive,wembezi,escourt,3310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X7048,estcourt,3310 |
| Town | Drakensview |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Wembezi |
| Municipality | Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52307017 |
| Former department | House 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 Drakensview Primary School
Is Drakensview Primary School a public or private school?
Drakensview Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Drakensview 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 Drakensview Primary School?
886 learners and 39 educators (about 22.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Drakensview Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500123506.
Where is Drakensview Primary School?
Jannie de Waal Drive,wembezi,escourt,3310. It is in Drakensview, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 036 352 3049.
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