Shakaskraal Primary School

Shakaskraal Primary School is a public primary school in Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 071 learners and 30 educators, about 35.7 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)	1 071
Educators (2025)	30
Learners per educator	35.7 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	500261183

Address and location

Street address	18 School Road,nkobongo,shakaskraal,4430
Postal address	P.O.Box 83,shakaskraal,4430
Town	Shakaskraal
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Education district	Ilembe
Circuit	Umhlali
Municipality	KwaDukuza Local Municipality
Ward	52902028
Former department	House of Delegates(HOD)

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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.