Public primary school

Port Shepstone Primary School

Marburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Port Shepstone Primary School is a public primary school in Marburg, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 198 learners and 38 educators, about 31.5 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)1 198
Educators (2025)38
Learners per educator31.5 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 235 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number500251230

Address and location

Street address14 Connor St Street,albersville,port Shepstone,4240
Postal addressP.O.Box 171,portshepstone,4240
TownMarburg
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUgu
CircuitOgwini
MunicipalityRay Nkonyeni Local Municipality
Ward52106018
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 Port Shepstone Primary School

Is Port Shepstone Primary School a public or private school?

Port Shepstone Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone Primary School?

1 198 learners and 38 educators (about 31.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Port Shepstone Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 500251230.

Where is Port Shepstone Primary School?

14 Connor St Street,albersville,port Shepstone,4240. It is in Marburg, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 066 141 4863.

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