Our Story

About Verulam Primary

A vibrant Quintile 4 public primary school serving the Brindhaven community in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS: 500291745

Students learning
Our Mission

Nurturing Tomorrow's Leaders

Our school is led by Mr. Poobalan Pather, who brings years of experience in educational leadership. We are committed to providing quality education in a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

As a Quintile 4 fee-paying school, we invest in experienced educators, modern resources, and continuous professional development to ensure the best possible learning experience for our learners.

700

Learners

23

Educators

Our Values

What We Stand For

Guiding principles that shape our school community.

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Excellence

We strive for academic excellence and personal growth in every learner.

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Respect

We honor our heritage, elders, and each other with dignity.

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Integrity

We build character through honesty, responsibility, and accountability.

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Community

We work together with families and traditional leadership.

Institutional Profile

School Information

Official details and demographic data.

Basic Information

School Name Verulam Primary School
Institution Type Public Primary School
Quintile Level Quintile 4 (Fee-paying)
EMIS Number 500291745
Exam Department KwaZulu-Natal Education

Demographics (2025)

Total Learners 700 students
Age Range 6-14 years
Educators 23 (Full-time)
Student-Teacher Ratio 32:1
Annual Budget Fee-paying School

Grades R-7

Primary Phase Education

Fee-paying

Quality Education Investment

32:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Leadership

School Leadership

Dedicated leaders guiding our school.

Principal

Principal

Mr. Poobalan Pather

Educational Leadership

Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal

Academic Lead

Curriculum Management

SGB Chairperson

SGB Chairperson

School Governing Body

Community Representative

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