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Keate Street Public School
Klip River, KwaZulu-Natal
Keate Street Public School is a public primary school in Klip River, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 667 learners and 20 educators, about 33.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 667 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 33.4 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 9% of 188 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500172531 |
Address and location
| Street address | 14 Keate Street,ladysmith Central,ladysmithkzn,3370 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1521,ladysmith,3370 |
| Town | Klip River |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Klipriver |
| Municipality | Alfred Duma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52308022 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Keate Street Public School
Is Keate Street Public School a public or private school?
Keate Street Public School is a public primary school.
Does Keate Street Public 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 5 school.
How many learners are at Keate Street Public School?
667 learners and 20 educators (about 33.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 9% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Keate Street Public School?
Its EMIS number is 500172531.
Where is Keate Street Public School?
14 Keate Street,ladysmith Central,ladysmithkzn,3370. It is in Klip River, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 036 637 5725.
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