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Astra Primary School

Public primary school · Croftdene, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Karanja circuit)

Astra Primary School is a public primary school in Croftdene. Around 249 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

249
Learners
11
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Astra Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Astra Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Astra Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Astra 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 Astra Primary School's 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Astra Primary School, 1,912 compared with 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Astra Primary School, 1,897 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Astra Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Astra Primary School, 1,887 compared with 249, 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
41 Dunveria Crescent, Croftdene Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56247, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 403 5461
Email
astraprimary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500104192

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Astra 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 Astra Primary School directly, on 031 403 5461 or by email at astraprimary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Astra 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 Astra Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Astra 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 Astra Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Astra Primary School?
Astra Primary School reported 249 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Astra Primary School?
Yes, Astra 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 Astra Primary School a public or private school?
Astra Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Astra Primary School?
You can call 031 403 5461 or email astraprimary@telkomsa.net. It is located at 41 Dunveria Crescent, Croftdene Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.