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M.L Sultan Estcourt Primary School
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal
M.L Sultan Estcourt Primary School is a public primary school in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 700 learners and 23 educators, about 30.4 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 |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 700 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 30.4 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500189514 |
Address and location
| Street address | 18 Zinnia Road,forderville,escourt,3310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 264,estcourt,3310 |
| Town | Estcourt |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Wembezi |
| Municipality | Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52307010 |
| 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 M.L Sultan Estcourt Primary School
Is M.L Sultan Estcourt Primary School a public or private school?
M.L Sultan Estcourt Primary School is a public primary school.
Does M.L Sultan Estcourt 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 M.L Sultan Estcourt Primary School?
700 learners and 23 educators (about 30.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of M.L Sultan Estcourt Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500189514.
Where is M.L Sultan Estcourt Primary School?
18 Zinnia Road,forderville,escourt,3310. It is in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 036 352 2491.
Schools near M.L Sultan Estcourt Primary School
Estcourt Primary School
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Forderville Primary School
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Estcourt High School
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100.0% matric 2025St Gregory Primary School
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Rose of Sharon Primary School
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Estcourt Christian Academy
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.