Public primary school

Scottburgh Primary School

Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal

Scottburgh Primary School is a public primary school in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 547 learners and 34 educators, about 16.1 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)547
Educators (2025)34
Learners per educator16.1 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 90% of 188 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number500259592

Address and location

Street address41 Allen Street,scottburg,scottburgh,4180
Postal addressPrivate Bag X5503,scottburgh,4180
TownScottburgh
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUgu
CircuitUmdoni
MunicipalityUmdoni Local Municipality
Ward52102015
Former departmentHouse of Assembly(HOA)

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 Scottburgh Primary School

Is Scottburgh Primary School a public or private school?

Scottburgh Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Scottburgh 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 Scottburgh Primary School?

547 learners and 34 educators (about 16.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 90% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Scottburgh Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 500259592.

Where is Scottburgh Primary School?

41 Allen Street,scottburg,scottburgh,4180. It is in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 039 976 0561.

Schools near Scottburgh Primary School

Gugulesizwe High School

Amandawe, KwaZulu-Natal 4.7 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 3No fees
92.9% matric 2025

1 435 learners083 731 3141

Kwa Hluzingqondo High School

Amahlongwa, KwaZulu-Natal 6.3 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 2No fees
96.8% matric 2025

1 196 learners081 480 1785

Shonkweni Primary School

Dududu Main Road, KwaZulu-Natal 6.6 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 2No fees

915 learners039 201 0461

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