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Estcourt Primary School

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

Estcourt Primary School is a public primary school in Colita. Around 943 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Colita, Estcourt Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

943
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Estcourt 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 Estcourt Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Uthukela district

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

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Estcourt Primary School's 943, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Estcourt Primary School's 943; is a public combined school, a different phase than Estcourt Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Estcourt Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Estcourt Primary School's 943; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Estcourt Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Estcourt Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Estcourt Primary School's 943; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Estcourt Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Estcourt Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Estcourt Primary School's 943; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Estcourt Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Estcourt 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
Capricorn Crescent, Colitaest Court, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o.box 227, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
036 352 4145
Email
estcourtprimary784@gmail.com
EMIS number
500141784

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Estcourt 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 Estcourt Primary School directly, on 036 352 4145 or by email at estcourtprimary784@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Estcourt 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 Estcourt Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Estcourt 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 Estcourt Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Estcourt Primary School?
Estcourt Primary School reported 943 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 Estcourt Primary School?
Yes, Estcourt 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 Estcourt Primary School a public or private school?
Estcourt Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Estcourt Primary School?
You can call 036 352 4145 or email estcourtprimary784@gmail.com. It is located at Capricorn Crescent, Colitaest Court, Escourt, 3310.