St Christopher's Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About St Christopher's Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Christopher's Primary School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
St Christopher's 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
St Christopher's 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, St Christopher's Primary School reported a total enrollment of 165 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
St Christopher's Primary School is situated in Pietermaritzburg Central, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Pmb Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 70 Pine Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9080, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Curriculum & Academics
St Christopher's Primary School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a intellectual disability curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Christopher's Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. 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 St Christopher's 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
70 Pine Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
Private Bag X9080, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Phone
+27 33 345 4686Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500275428
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.