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Jhugroo Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500171236

Pinetown, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal

312
Learners
35:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Jhugroo Primary School?

Jhugroo Primary School is a public primary school in Pinetown, within the Pinetown education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 312 enrolled learners and 9 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Jhugroo Primary School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools

(Q5 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

31 School Ottwa, Verulam Road,Riet River/Ottawa,Verulam,4340
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Umhlanga7.2 km
Westville20.2 km
Durban CBD20.7 km
Ballito22.9 km
Pinetown23.2 km
Amanzimtoti44.6 km

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What other schools are near Jhugroo Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Ottawa Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,132 learners 31 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Phoenix · 0.3km away
Woodview Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,040 learners 35 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 32% of similar schools

Phoenix · 1km away
Palmview Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
584 learners 18 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

Palmview · 1.1km away
Palmview Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,010 learners 37 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 58% of similar schools

Palmview · 1.2km away
Parkgate Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
894 learners 25 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 20% of similar schools

Parkgate · 1.3km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Jhugroo Primary School.

Palmview Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
584 learners 18 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

Palmview
Riverview Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
356 learners 11 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

Palmview
Woodview Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
540 learners 23 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 53% of similar schools

Woodview

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.