Eshowe Junior School

Eshowe Junior School is a public primary school in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 864 learners and 29 educators, about 29.8 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 type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Primary Subjects
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	864
Educators (2025)	29
Learners per educator	29.8 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	500139860

Address and location

Street address	57 Main Street,eshowe,3815
Postal address	Private Bag X556,eshowe,3815
Town	Eshowe
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Education district	King Cetshwayo
Circuit	Eshowe
Municipality	uMlalazi Local Municipality
Ward	52804028

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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.