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Merlewood Primary School

Public primary school · Merlewood, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Ogwini circuit)

In Merlewood, Merlewood Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,266 learners.

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

Merlewood Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Merlewood. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,266
Learners
41
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, Merlewood 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 Merlewood Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Merlewood Primary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is a similar size to Merlewood Primary School, with 1,710 learners against 1,266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School sits in roughly the same size range as Merlewood Primary School, at 1,673 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merlewood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merlewood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is a similar size to Merlewood Primary School, with 1,612 learners against 1,266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merlewood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merlewood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School sits in roughly the same size range as Merlewood Primary School, at 1,592 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merlewood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merlewood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School is a similar size to Merlewood Primary School, with 1,550 learners against 1,266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
239 Pine Lane Lot, Merlewood, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
P.o.box 281, Portshepstone, 4240
Telephone
039 685 4843
Email
merlewoodprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500207903

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Merlewood 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 Merlewood Primary School directly, on 039 685 4843 or by email at merlewoodprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Merlewood 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 Merlewood Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Merlewood 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 Ugu besides Merlewood Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Merlewood Primary School?
Merlewood Primary School reported 1,266 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Merlewood Primary School?
Yes, Merlewood 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 Merlewood Primary School a public or private school?
Merlewood Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Merlewood Primary School?
You can call 039 685 4843 or email merlewoodprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 239 Pine Lane Lot, Merlewood, Port Shepstone, 4240.