Paulpietersburg Primere School

Paulpietersburg Primere School is a public primary school in eDumbe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 772 learners and 37 educators, about 20.9 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)	772
Educators (2025)	37
Learners per educator	20.9 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	500246642

Address and location

Street address	26 Maarschark Street,paul Pietersburg,3180
Postal address	Private Bag X316,paulpietersburg,3180
Town	eDumbe
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Education district	Zululand
Circuit	Dumbe
Municipality	eDumbe Local Municipality
Ward	52601009
Former department	Kwazulu Natal Education Department

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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.