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Athlone Primary School

Public primary school · Athlone, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Howick circuit)

In Athlone, Athlone Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 565 learners are enrolled here.

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

Athlone Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Athlone. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

565
Learners
34
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Athlone 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 Athlone Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Athlone Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Primary School, 2,003 compared with 565; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Athlone Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Athlone 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 Athlone Primary School's 565, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Athlone Primary School's 565; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Athlone Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Athlone Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Athlone Primary School's 565; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Athlone Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Athlone Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Primary School, 1,640 compared with 565; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Athlone Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Athlone 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
1 Old Howick Road, Athlone, Pietermaritzburg, 3202
Postal
P.o.box 13780, Cascades, 3202
Telephone
033 342 9530
Website
athloneprimary.co.za
Email
reception@athloneprimary.co.za
EMIS number
500104266

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Athlone 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 Athlone Primary School directly, on 033 342 9530 or by email at reception@athloneprimary.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Athlone 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 Athlone Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Athlone 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 Athlone Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Athlone Primary School?
Athlone Primary School reported 565 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Athlone Primary School?
Yes, Athlone 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 Athlone Primary School a public or private school?
Athlone Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Athlone Primary School?
You can call 033 342 9530 or email reception@athloneprimary.co.za. It is located at 1 Old Howick Road, Athlone, Pietermaritzburg, 3202.