Public primary school

Gokul Primary School

Isipingo Rail, KwaZulu-Natal

Gokul Primary School is a public primary school in Isipingo Rail, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 708 learners and 25 educators, about 28.3 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)708
Educators (2025)25
Learners per educator28.3 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 235 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500150590

Address and location

Street address25a Sulwageni Road,isipingo Rail,durban,4110
Postal addressP.O.Box 23006,isipingo,4110
TownIsipingo Rail
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUmlazi
CircuitIsipingo
MunicipalityEthekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Ward59500090
Former departmentHouse of Delegates(HOD)

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 Gokul Primary School

Is Gokul Primary School a public or private school?

Gokul Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Gokul 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 Gokul Primary School?

708 learners and 25 educators (about 28.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Gokul Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 500150590.

Where is Gokul Primary School?

25a Sulwageni Road,isipingo Rail,durban,4110. It is in Isipingo Rail, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 942 6635.

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