Marburg Primary School
Marburg, KwaZulu-Natal 937 m
Public primary school
R A Engar Primary School
Lionsgrove, KwaZulu-Natal
R A Engar Primary School is a public primary school in Lionsgrove, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 956 learners and 29 educators, about 33 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) | 956 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 33 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 30% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500254486 |
Address and location
| Street address | Oceanview Road,marburg,port Shepstone,4240 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 191,portshepstone,4240 |
| Town | Lionsgrove |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ugu |
| Circuit | Ogwini |
| Municipality | Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52106017 |
| 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 R A Engar Primary School
Is R A Engar Primary School a public or private school?
R A Engar Primary School is a public primary school.
Does R A Engar 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 R A Engar Primary School?
956 learners and 29 educators (about 33 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 30% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of R A Engar Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500254486.
Where is R A Engar Primary School?
Oceanview Road,marburg,port Shepstone,4240. It is in Lionsgrove, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 039 682 0710.
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