Public primary school

Port Shepstone Junior Primary School

Ray Nkonyeni, KwaZulu-Natal

Port Shepstone Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Ray Nkonyeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 618 learners and 27 educators, about 22.9 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)618
Educators (2025)27
Learners per educator22.9 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 55% of 188 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number500251193

Address and location

Street address14 Connor Street,umbango,port Shepstone,4240
Postal addressPrivate Bag X 824,port Shepstone,4240
TownRay Nkonyeni
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUgu
CircuitOgwini
MunicipalityRay Nkonyeni Local Municipality
Ward52106018
Former departmentKwazulu Natal Education Department

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 Port Shepstone Junior Primary School

Is Port Shepstone Junior Primary School a public or private school?

Port Shepstone Junior Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Port Shepstone Junior 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 5 school.

How many learners are at Port Shepstone Junior Primary School?

618 learners and 27 educators (about 22.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 55% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Port Shepstone Junior Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 500251193.

Where is Port Shepstone Junior Primary School?

14 Connor Street,umbango,port Shepstone,4240. It is in Ray Nkonyeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 039 682 0866.

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