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Estcourt Primary School
Colita, KwaZulu-Natal
Estcourt Primary School is a public primary school in Colita, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 943 learners and 21 educators, about 44.9 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) | 943 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 44.9 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 2% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500141784 |
Address and location
| Street address | Capricorn Crescent,colitaest Court,escourt,3310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 227,estcourt,3310 |
| Town | Colita |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Wembezi |
| Municipality | Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52307010 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 Estcourt Primary School
Is Estcourt Primary School a public or private school?
Estcourt Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Estcourt 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 Estcourt Primary School?
943 learners and 21 educators (about 44.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 2% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Estcourt Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500141784.
Where is Estcourt Primary School?
Capricorn Crescent,colitaest Court,escourt,3310. It is in Colita, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 036 352 4145.
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