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Illovo Primary School
Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Illovo Primary School is a public primary school in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 435 learners and 18 educators, about 24.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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) | 435 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 24.2 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 78% of 235 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500160321 |
Address and location
| Street address | Itateville,illovo,durban,4150 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 7148,illovo,4150 |
| Town | Ethekwini |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Amanzimtoti |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500109 |
| Former department | House 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 Illovo Primary School
Is Illovo Primary School a public or private school?
Illovo Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Illovo 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 Illovo Primary School?
435 learners and 18 educators (about 24.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 78% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Illovo Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500160321.
Where is Illovo Primary School?
Itateville,illovo,durban,4150. It is in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 916 2473.
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