St Leo Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About St Leo Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Leo Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, St Leo Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
St Leo 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 Leo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 938 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
St Leo Primary School is situated in Emolweni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Molweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: St Leo Catholic Church Street, Molweni, Linkhills, 3652. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X02, Linkhills, 3652.
Curriculum & Academics
St Leo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Leo 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 church and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Leo 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
St Leo Catholic Church Street, Molweni, Linkhills, 3652
Postal
Private Bag X02, Linkhills, 3652
Phone
+27 31 776 7034Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500276057
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.