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Benjamin Pine Primary School

Public primary school · Farningham Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Westville circuit)

Benjamin Pine Primary School is a public primary school based in Farningham Ridge. It currently teaches around 666 learners.

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

In Farningham Ridge, Benjamin Pine Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

666
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Benjamin Pine Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Benjamin Pine Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

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

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Benjamin Pine Primary School's 666; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benjamin Pine Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benjamin Pine 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 Benjamin Pine Primary School's 666, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Benjamin Pine Primary School, 2,020 compared with 666, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Benjamin Pine Primary School's 666, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Benjamin Pine Primary School's 666; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benjamin Pine Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benjamin Pine 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
11 Blenheim Road, Farningham Ridge, Pinetown, 3610
Postal
Post Office, Farningheim Ridge, Pinetown, 3610
Telephone
031 701 6161
Website
benjaminpine.co.za
Email
reception@benjaminpine.co.za
EMIS number
500107152

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Benjamin Pine 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 Benjamin Pine Primary School directly, on 031 701 6161 or by email at reception@benjaminpine.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Benjamin Pine 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 Benjamin Pine Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Benjamin Pine 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 Benjamin Pine Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Benjamin Pine Primary School?
Benjamin Pine Primary School reported 666 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Benjamin Pine Primary School?
Yes, Benjamin Pine 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 Benjamin Pine Primary School a public or private school?
Benjamin Pine Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Benjamin Pine Primary School?
You can call 031 701 6161 or email reception@benjaminpine.co.za. It is located at 11 Blenheim Road, Farningham Ridge, Pinetown, 3610.