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Drakensview Primary School

Public primary school · Drakensview, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Wembezi circuit)

Welcome to Drakensview Primary School, a public primary school serving Drakensview. It currently teaches around 886 learners.

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Drakensview Primary School is a public primary school in Drakensview. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

886
Learners
39
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Drakensview Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Drakensview Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Uthukela district

Here is how Drakensview Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Drakensview Primary School, 1,940 compared with 886, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Drakensview Primary School, 1,758 compared with 886; is a public combined school, a different phase than Drakensview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakensview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Drakensview Primary School, 1,624 compared with 886; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drakensview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakensview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Drakensview Primary School, 1,528 compared with 886; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drakensview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakensview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Drakensview Primary School, 1,486 compared with 886; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drakensview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakensview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Jannie De Waal Drive, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
Private Bag X7048, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
036 352 3049
Email
admin@drakensviewprimary.co.za
EMIS number
500123506

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Drakensview Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Drakensview Primary School directly, on 036 352 3049 or by email at admin@drakensviewprimary.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Drakensview Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Drakensview Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Drakensview Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Drakensview Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Drakensview Primary School?
Drakensview Primary School reported 886 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Drakensview Primary School?
Yes, Drakensview Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Drakensview Primary School a public or private school?
Drakensview Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Drakensview Primary School?
You can call 036 352 3049 or email admin@drakensviewprimary.co.za. It is located at Jannie De Waal Drive, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310.