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Sherwood, KwaZulu-Natal 442 m
Public primary school
Sherwood Primary School
Sherwood, KwaZulu-Natal
Sherwood Primary School is a public primary school in Sherwood, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 948 learners and 34 educators, about 27.9 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 948 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 27.9 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 188 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500261886 |
Address and location
| Street address | 40 Sandringham Place,sherwood,durban,4091 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Post Office,sherwood,4091 |
| Town | Sherwood |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Durban West |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500030 |
| Former department | House 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 Sherwood Primary School
Is Sherwood Primary School a public or private school?
Sherwood Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Sherwood 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 Sherwood Primary School?
948 learners and 34 educators (about 27.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Sherwood Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500261886.
Where is Sherwood Primary School?
40 Sandringham Place,sherwood,durban,4091. It is in Sherwood, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 207 3384.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.