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Alston Primary School

Public primary school · Pmb Central, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Pmb Central circuit)

In Pmb Central, Alston Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,225 learners.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Alston Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Alston Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Pmb Central. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,225
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Alston Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Alston Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Alston Primary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Alston Primary School, 2,003 compared with 1,225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alston Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Alston Primary School's 1,225, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Alston Primary School's 1,225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alston Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is a similar size to Alston Primary School, with 1,709 learners against 1,225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alston Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School is a similar size to Alston Primary School, with 1,640 learners against 1,225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alston Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Greyling Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
Post Office, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Telephone
033 342 5464
Email
oakesstephen35@gmail.com
EMIS number
500101047
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alston 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 Alston Primary School directly, on 033 342 5464 or by email at oakesstephen35@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alston Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Alston Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alston 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 Umgungundlovu besides Alston Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Alston Primary School?
Alston Primary School reported 1,225 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Alston Primary School?
Yes, Alston 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 Alston Primary School a public or private school?
Alston Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alston Primary School?
You can call 033 342 5464 or email oakesstephen35@gmail.com. It is located at Greyling Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.