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Barkston Ash Primary School

Public primary school · Greytown Road, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Mpofana circuit)

Welcome to Barkston Ash Primary School, a public primary school serving Greytown Road. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Barkston Ash Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Barkston Ash Primary School is a public primary school in Greytown Road. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

53
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Barkston Ash Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

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

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Barkston Ash Primary School, 2,003 compared with 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkston Ash Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkston Ash 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 Barkston Ash Primary School's 53, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Barkston Ash Primary School's 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkston Ash Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkston Ash 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 Barkston Ash Primary School's 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkston Ash Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkston Ash Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Barkston Ash Primary School, 1,640 compared with 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkston Ash Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkston Ash 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
27 Oakspring Greytown Road, Oakspring, Mooiriver, 3300
Postal
P.o.box 497, Greytown, Mooi River, 3300
Telephone
060 786 2480
Email
sonnymbovu1969@gmail.com
EMIS number
500105931

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barkston Ash 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 Barkston Ash Primary School directly, on 060 786 2480 or by email at sonnymbovu1969@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barkston Ash 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 Barkston Ash Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Barkston Ash 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 Barkston Ash Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Barkston Ash Primary School?
Barkston Ash Primary School reported 53 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Barkston Ash Primary School?
No. Barkston Ash Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Barkston Ash Primary School a public or private school?
Barkston Ash Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barkston Ash Primary School?
You can call 060 786 2480 or email sonnymbovu1969@gmail.com. It is located at 27 Oakspring Greytown Road, Oakspring, Mooiriver, 3300.