Public primary school

Pomeroy State-Aided Primary School

Pomeroy, KwaZulu-Natal

Pomeroy State-Aided Primary School is a public primary school in Pomeroy, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 269 learners and 8 educators, about 33.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21No
Learners (2025)269
Educators (2025)8
Learners per educator33.6 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 1412 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number500250860

Address and location

Street address7 Polkinghorn Road,pomeroy,3020
Postal addressP.O.Box 2295,pomeroy,3020
TownPomeroy
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUmzinyathi
CircuitNgubevu
MunicipalityMsinga Local Municipality
Ward52404018
Former departmentHouse 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 Pomeroy State-Aided Primary School

Is Pomeroy State-Aided Primary School a public or private school?

Pomeroy State-Aided Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Pomeroy State-Aided Primary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.

How many learners are at Pomeroy State-Aided Primary School?

269 learners and 8 educators (about 33.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 1412 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Pomeroy State-Aided Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 500250860.

Where is Pomeroy State-Aided Primary School?

7 Polkinghorn Road,pomeroy,3020. It is in Pomeroy, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. Phone 082 935 2330.

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