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Allingham Primary School

Public primary school · Westham, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)

Allingham Primary School is a public primary school in Westham. It currently teaches around 689 learners.

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

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

689
Learners
20
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Allingham 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 Allingham Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Allingham Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Allingham Primary School's 689; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Allingham Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Allingham Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Allingham Primary School's 689, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Allingham Primary School, 2,020 compared with 689, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Allingham Primary School's 689, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Allingham Primary School's 689; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Allingham Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Allingham Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
312 Fernham , Westham Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4300
Postal
P.o.box 5, Mt Edgecombe, 4300
Telephone
031 507 2550
Email
allinghamprimary1@gmail.com
EMIS number
500100936
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Allingham 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 Allingham Primary School directly, on 031 507 2550 or by email at allinghamprimary1@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Allingham 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 Allingham Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Allingham 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 Pinetown besides Allingham Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Allingham Primary School?
Allingham Primary School reported 689 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Allingham Primary School?
Yes, Allingham 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 Allingham Primary School a public or private school?
Allingham Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Allingham Primary School?
You can call 031 507 2550 or email allinghamprimary1@gmail.com. It is located at 312 Fernham , Westham Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4300.