Three Oaks Primary School
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Public special needs school
St Christopher's Primary School
Pietermaritzburg Central, KwaZulu-Natal
St Christopher's Primary School is a public special needs school in Pietermaritzburg Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a intellectual disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 165 learners and 19 educators, about 8.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public special needs schools in KwaZulu-Natal (296 learners).
School facts
| School type | Public special needs school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Special Needs School |
| Specialisation | Intellectual Disability |
| Sector | Public |
| Learners (2025) | 165 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 8.7 (province average 10.8) Fewer learners per educator than 75% of 77 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500275428 |
Address and location
| Street address | 70 Pine Street,pietermaritzburg,3200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X9080,pietermaritzburg,3200 |
| Town | Pietermaritzburg Central |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Pmb Central |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205027 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
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 St Christopher's Primary School
Is St Christopher's Primary School a public or private school?
St Christopher's Primary School is a public special needs school.
Does St Christopher's Primary School charge school fees?
Contact the school for its current fees.
How many learners are at St Christopher's Primary School?
165 learners and 19 educators (about 8.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 75% of 77 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of St Christopher's Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500275428.
Where is St Christopher's Primary School?
70 Pine Street,pietermaritzburg,3200. It is in Pietermaritzburg Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 345 4686.
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