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Underberg School
Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal
Underberg School is a public primary school in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 239 learners and 16 educators, about 14.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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) | 239 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 14.9 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500289858 |
Address and location
| Street address | Old Main Road,underberg,3257 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X205,underberg,3257 |
| Town | Underberg |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Underberg |
| Municipality | Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54306003 |
| 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 Underberg School
Is Underberg School a public or private school?
Underberg School is a public primary school.
Does Underberg 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 Underberg School?
239 learners and 16 educators (about 14.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Underberg School?
Its EMIS number is 500289858.
Where is Underberg School?
Old Main Road,underberg,3257. It is in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 033 701 1040.
Schools near Underberg School
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Goxhill Primary School
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Faith-Way Christian School T/A Faithway College
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.