Public primary school

Izotsha Primary School

Izotsha, KwaZulu-Natal

Izotsha Primary School is a public primary school in Izotsha, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 519 learners and 27 educators, about 19.2 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)519
Educators (2025)27
Learners per educator19.2 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 90% of 235 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number500170570

Address and location

Street addressCorner of Izotsha Gamalakhe Street,izotsha,port Shepstone,4265
Postal addressPrivate Bag X1004,shellybeach,4265
TownIzotsha
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUgu
CircuitOgwini
MunicipalityRay Nkonyeni Local Municipality
Ward52106003
Former departmentHouse of Assembly(HOA)

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 Izotsha Primary School

Is Izotsha Primary School a public or private school?

Izotsha Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Izotsha 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 Izotsha Primary School?

519 learners and 27 educators (about 19.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 90% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Izotsha Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 500170570.

Where is Izotsha Primary School?

Corner of Izotsha Gamalakhe Street,izotsha,port Shepstone,4265. It is in Izotsha, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 039 685 0735.

Schools near Izotsha Primary School

Mavundla Primary School

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PublicPrimaryQuintile 3No fees

372 learners072 136 2254

Merlewood Primary School

Merlewood, KwaZulu-Natal 3.9 km

PublicCombinedQuintile 4

1 266 learners039 685 4843

Creston College

Hibiscus Coast Rural, Oslo Beach, KwaZulu-Natal 4.0 km

PrivateCombined

556 learners087 106 8150

Merlewood Secondary School

N2 Main Harding Road, KwaZulu-Natal 4.2 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 3No fees
97.8% matric 2025

1 241 learners063 132 7818

Insingizi Primary School

Paddock Road, KwaZulu-Natal 4.5 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 3No fees

666 learners078 818 4870

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