Merlewood Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Merlewood Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Merlewood Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Merlewood Primary 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
Merlewood Primary 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, Merlewood Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,266 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Merlewood Primary School is situated in Merlewood, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Ogwini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 239 Pine Lane Lot, Merlewood, Port Shepstone, 4240. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 281, Portshepstone, 4240.
Curriculum & Academics
Merlewood Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Merlewood Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of 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 Merlewood Primary 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
239 Pine Lane Lot, Merlewood, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
P.o. Box 281, Portshepstone, 4240
Phone
+27 39 685 4843Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500207903
Department of Basic Education
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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.