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R A Engar Primary School

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

Welcome to R A Engar Primary School, a public primary school serving Lionsgrove. The school's roll stands at roughly 956 learners.

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R A Engar Primary School is a public primary school in Lionsgrove. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

956
Learners
29
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, R A Engar 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 R A Engar Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ugu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with R A Engar Primary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against R A Engar Primary School's 956, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against R A Engar Primary School's 956; is a public secondary school, a different phase than R A Engar Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point R A Engar 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 R A Engar Primary School's 956; is a public secondary school, a different phase than R A Engar Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point R A Engar 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 R A Engar Primary School's 956; is a public secondary school, a different phase than R A Engar Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point R A Engar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than R A Engar Primary School, 1,550 compared with 956, 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
Oceanview Road, Marburg, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
P.o.box 191, Portshepstone, 4240
Telephone
039 682 0710
Email
raeps@tlkomsa.net
EMIS number
500254486

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at R A Engar 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 R A Engar Primary School directly, on 039 682 0710 or by email at raeps@tlkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to R A Engar 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 R A Engar Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for R A Engar 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 R A Engar Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at R A Engar Primary School?
R A Engar Primary School reported 956 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 R A Engar Primary School?
Yes, R A Engar 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 R A Engar Primary School a public or private school?
R A Engar Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact R A Engar Primary School?
You can call 039 682 0710 or email raeps@tlkomsa.net. It is located at Oceanview Road, Marburg, Port Shepstone, 4240.