Eshowe Junior School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Eshowe Junior School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Eshowe Junior School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Eshowe Junior School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Eshowe Junior School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Eshowe Junior School reported a total enrollment of 864 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Eshowe Junior School is situated in Eshowe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Eshowe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 57 Main Street, Eshowe, 3815. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X556, Eshowe, 3815.
Curriculum & Academics
Eshowe Junior School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Eshowe Junior School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
57 Main Street, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
Private Bag X556, Eshowe, 3815
Phone
+27 35 474 1101Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500139860
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.