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Alipore Primary School

Public primary school · Merebank, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)

Alipore Primary School is a public primary school in Merebank. It currently teaches around 774 learners.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Alipore Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Merebank, Alipore Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

774
Learners
28
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Alipore Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Alipore Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Alipore Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Alipore Primary School's 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alipore Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alipore Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Alipore Primary School's 774, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alipore Primary School, 1,912 compared with 774, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alipore Primary School, 1,897 compared with 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alipore Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alipore Primary School, 1,887 compared with 774, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10 Alipore Road, Merebank, Durban, 4059
Postal
P.o.box 31313, Merebank, 4052
Telephone
031 462 4491
Email
alipore@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500100825
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alipore Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Alipore Primary School directly, on 031 462 4491 or by email at alipore@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alipore Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Alipore Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alipore Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Alipore Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Alipore Primary School?
Alipore Primary School reported 774 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Alipore Primary School?
Yes, Alipore Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Alipore Primary School a public or private school?
Alipore Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alipore Primary School?
You can call 031 462 4491 or email alipore@telkomsa.net. It is located at 10 Alipore Road, Merebank, Durban, 4059.