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Barracuda Primary School

Public primary school · Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Malandela circuit)

Barracuda Primary School is a public primary school based in Newlands East. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,214 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Barracuda Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Newlands East, Barracuda Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,214
Learners
34
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Barracuda Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Barracuda Primary School's 1,214; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barracuda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barracuda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Barracuda Primary School's 1,214, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barracuda Primary School, 2,020 compared with 1,214, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Barracuda Primary School's 1,214, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Barracuda Primary School's 1,214; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barracuda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barracuda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
03 Barracuda Road, Newlands East, Durban, 4028
Postal
Private Bag X7, Laurien Crest, 4028
Telephone
031 577 2454
Email
baracuda@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500106005
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barracuda 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 Barracuda Primary School directly, on 031 577 2454 or by email at baracuda@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barracuda 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 Barracuda Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Barracuda 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 Barracuda Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Barracuda Primary School?
Barracuda Primary School reported 1,214 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Barracuda Primary School?
Yes, Barracuda 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 Barracuda Primary School a public or private school?
Barracuda Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barracuda Primary School?
You can call 031 577 2454 or email baracuda@telkomsa.net. It is located at 03 Barracuda Road, Newlands East, Durban, 4028.