St Michaels School
Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
Public primary school
Willowdale Primary School
Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal
Willowdale Primary School is a public primary school in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 23 learners and 2 educators, about 11.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 23 |
| Educators (2025) | 2 |
| Learners per educator | 11.5 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 93% of 1412 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500296333 |
Address and location
| Street address | 14 Travel Km From Kokstad,kokstad,4700 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 2039,kokstad,4700 |
| Town | Kokstad |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Greater Kokstad |
| Municipality | Greater Kokstad Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54303006 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Willowdale Primary School
Is Willowdale Primary School a public or private school?
Willowdale Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Willowdale Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Willowdale Primary School?
23 learners and 2 educators (about 11.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 93% of 1412 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Willowdale Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500296333.
Where is Willowdale Primary School?
14 Travel Km From Kokstad,kokstad,4700. It is in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 071 897 2883.
Schools near Willowdale Primary School
Thibane Combined School
Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal 6.5 km
100.0% matric 2025Nonkqubela Primary School
Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal 7.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.