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Erasmusfontein Primary School

Public primary school · Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Umfolozi circuit)

In Vryheid, Erasmusfontein Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Erasmusfontein Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Erasmusfontein Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Vryheid. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

64
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Erasmusfontein Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Erasmusfontein Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Erasmusfontein Primary School's 64; is a public combined school, a different phase than Erasmusfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erasmusfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Erasmusfontein Primary School's 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erasmusfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erasmusfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Erasmusfontein Primary School, 1,651 compared with 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erasmusfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erasmusfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Erasmusfontein Primary School, 1,650 compared with 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erasmusfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erasmusfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Erasmusfontein Primary School's 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erasmusfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erasmusfontein 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
244 P Nhlazatshe Area, Nhlazatshe, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o.box 798, Vryheid, 3100
Telephone
083 339 2113
Email
erasmusfontein-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500139601

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Erasmusfontein 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 Erasmusfontein Primary School directly, on 083 339 2113 or by email at ERASMUSFONTEIN-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Erasmusfontein 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 Erasmusfontein Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Erasmusfontein 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 Zululand besides Erasmusfontein Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Erasmusfontein Primary School?
Erasmusfontein Primary School reported 64 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Erasmusfontein Primary School?
No. Erasmusfontein Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Erasmusfontein Primary School a public or private school?
Erasmusfontein Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Erasmusfontein Primary School?
You can call 083 339 2113 or email ERASMUSFONTEIN-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 244 P Nhlazatshe Area, Nhlazatshe, Vryheid, 3100.