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Hibiscus Primary School
Margate, KwaZulu-Natal
Hibiscus Primary School is a public primary school in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 100 learners and 30 educators, about 36.7 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 |
| Learners (2025) | 1 100 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 36.7 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 14% of 235 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500496207 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lot 1865 Margate Margate 4275 |
|---|---|
| Town | Margate |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ugu |
| Circuit | Margate |
| Municipality | Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52106006 |
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 Hibiscus Primary School
Is Hibiscus Primary School a public or private school?
Hibiscus Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus Primary School?
1 100 learners and 30 educators (about 36.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 14% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Hibiscus Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500496207.
Where is Hibiscus Primary School?
Lot 1865 Margate Margate 4275. It is in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 039 312 0566.
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93.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.