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Port Shepstone Primary School

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

In Marburg, Port Shepstone Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 1,198 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

1,198
Learners
38
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, Port Shepstone 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 Shepstone Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ugu district

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

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Port Shepstone Primary School's 1,198, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School sits in roughly the same size range as Port Shepstone Primary School, at 1,673 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Port Shepstone Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Port Shepstone Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is a similar size to Port Shepstone Primary School, with 1,612 learners against 1,198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Port Shepstone Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone Primary School, at 1,592 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Port Shepstone Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Port Shepstone Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School is a similar size to Port Shepstone Primary School, with 1,550 learners against 1,198, 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
14 Connor St Street, Albersville, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
P.o.box 171, Portshepstone, 4240
Telephone
066 141 4863
Email
portshepstonep171@gmail.com
EMIS number
500251230

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Port Shepstone 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 Shepstone Primary School directly, on 066 141 4863 or by email at portshepstonep171@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Port Shepstone 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 Shepstone Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Port Shepstone 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 Shepstone Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Port Shepstone Primary School?
Port Shepstone Primary School reported 1,198 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Shepstone Primary School?
Yes, Port Shepstone 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 Shepstone Primary School a public or private school?
Port Shepstone Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Port Shepstone Primary School?
You can call 066 141 4863 or email portshepstonep171@gmail.com. It is located at 14 Connor St Street, Albersville, Port Shepstone, 4240.