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Egerton Primary School

Public primary school · Egerton, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Klipriver circuit)

Egerton Primary School is a public primary school based in Egerton. It currently teaches around 1,221 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Egerton Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Egerton, Egerton Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,221
Learners
48
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Egerton Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Egerton Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Uthukela district

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

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Egerton Primary School's 1,221, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Egerton Primary School's 1,221; is a public combined school, a different phase than Egerton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Egerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School sits in roughly the same size range as Egerton Primary School, at 1,624 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Egerton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Egerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Egerton Primary School, at 1,528 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Egerton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Egerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Egerton Primary School, at 1,486 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Egerton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Egerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
13 Sherer Road, Ladysmith, 3372
Postal
P.o.box 89, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
036 637 2244
Website
egerton.co.za
Email
enquiries@egerton.co.za
EMIS number
500127280

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Egerton 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 Egerton Primary School directly, on 036 637 2244 or by email at egerton-ps@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Egerton Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Egerton Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Egerton 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 Egerton Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Egerton Primary School?
Egerton Primary School reported 1,221 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Egerton Primary School?
Yes, Egerton 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 Egerton Primary School a public or private school?
Egerton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Egerton Primary School?
You can call 036 637 2244 or email egerton-ps@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 13 Sherer Road, Ladysmith, 3372.