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Atholton Primary School

Public primary school · Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Verulam circuit)

In Umhlanga Rocks, Atholton Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 690 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

690
Learners
42
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, Atholton 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 Atholton Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

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

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Atholton Primary School, 2,756 compared with 690; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Atholton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Atholton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Atholton Primary School, 2,130 compared with 690, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Atholton Primary School's 690, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Atholton Primary School, 2,007 compared with 690, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Atholton Primary School, 1,978 compared with 690; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Atholton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Atholton 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
Kingston Drive, Umhlanga, Durban, 4320
Postal
Private Bag X6, Umhlangarocks, 4320
Telephone
031 561 1021
Email
aps@atholtonschool.co.za
EMIS number
500104340
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Atholton 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 Atholton Primary School directly, on 031 561 1021 or by email at aps@atholtonschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Atholton 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 Atholton Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Atholton 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 Atholton Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Atholton Primary School?
Atholton Primary School reported 690 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Atholton Primary School?
Yes, Atholton 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 Atholton Primary School a public or private school?
Atholton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Atholton Primary School?
You can call 031 561 1021 or email aps@atholtonschool.co.za. It is located at Kingston Drive, Umhlanga, Durban, 4320.