Verulam Independent School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Verulam Independent School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Verulam Independent School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Verulam Independent 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
Verulam Independent 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, Verulam Independent School reported a total enrollment of 218 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
Verulam Independent School is situated in Temple Valley, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Verulam circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1113 Luxmi Road, Valdin Heights, Verulam, 3440. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 341, Verulam, 3440.
Curriculum & Academics
Verulam Independent School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Verulam Independent School was historically administered under the New 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Verulam Independent 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
1113 Luxmi Road, Valdin Heights, Verulam, 3440
Postal
P.o. Box 341, Verulam, 3440
Phone
+27 32 533 0000Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500339993
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.