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Eshowe Junior School

Public primary school · Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Eshowe circuit)

Welcome to Eshowe Junior School, a public primary school serving Eshowe. It currently teaches around 864 learners.

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Eshowe Junior School is a public primary school in Eshowe. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

864
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Eshowe Junior 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 Eshowe Junior School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Eshowe Junior School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Eshowe Junior School's 864; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eshowe Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eshowe Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eshowe Junior School, 2,166 compared with 864, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Eshowe Junior School's 864; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eshowe Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eshowe Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eshowe Junior School, 1,763 compared with 864, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eshowe Junior School, 1,742 compared with 864, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
57 Main Street, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
Private Bag X556, Eshowe, 3815
Telephone
035 474 1101
Website
eshoweprimaryschool.co.za
Email
info@eshowejunior.co.za
EMIS number
500139860

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eshowe Junior 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 Eshowe Junior School directly, on 035 474 1101 or by email at info@eshowejunior.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eshowe Junior 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 Eshowe Junior School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Eshowe Junior 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 King Cetshwayo besides Eshowe Junior School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Eshowe Junior School?
Eshowe Junior School reported 864 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Eshowe Junior School?
Yes, Eshowe Junior 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 Eshowe Junior School a public or private school?
Eshowe Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eshowe Junior School?
You can call 035 474 1101 or email info@eshowejunior.co.za. It is located at 57 Main Street, Eshowe, 3815.