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Port Edward Primary School

Public primary school · Fife Road, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Margate circuit)

Welcome to Port Edward Primary School, a public primary school serving Fife Road. It currently teaches around 378 learners.

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Port Edward Primary School is a public primary school in Fife Road. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

378
Learners
18
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, Port Edward 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 Port Edward Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ugu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with Port Edward Primary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Port Edward Primary School's 378, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Port Edward Primary School's 378; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Port Edward Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Port Edward Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Port Edward Primary School's 378; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Port Edward Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Port Edward Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Port Edward Primary School's 378; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Port Edward Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Port Edward Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Port Edward Primary School, 1,550 compared with 378, 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
115 Lot Fife Road, Black Rock, Port Edward, 4295
Postal
Private Bag X2, Port Edward, 4295
Telephone
039 311 2219
Website
peprimary.co.za
Email
reception@peprimary.co.za
EMIS number
500304547

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Port Edward 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 Port Edward Primary School directly, on 039 311 2219 or by email at pepslinda@lantic.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Port Edward 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 Port Edward Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Port Edward 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 Port Edward Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Port Edward Primary School?
Port Edward Primary School reported 378 learners and 18 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 Port Edward Primary School?
Yes, Port Edward 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 Port Edward Primary School a public or private school?
Port Edward Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Port Edward Primary School?
You can call 039 311 2219 or email pepslinda@lantic.net. It is located at 115 Lot Fife Road, Black Rock, Port Edward, 4295.