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Castlehill Primary School

Public primary school · Castlehill Newlands West, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

Welcome to Castlehill Primary School, a public primary school serving Castlehill Newlands West. Around 1,109 learners are enrolled here.

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Castlehill Primary School is a public primary school in Castlehill Newlands West. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,109
Learners
32
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, Castlehill 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 Castlehill Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Castlehill Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Castlehill Primary School, 2,782 compared with 1,109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Castlehill Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Castlehill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Castlehill Primary School, 1,964 compared with 1,109, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Castlehill Primary School's 1,109, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Castlehill Primary School's 1,109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Castlehill Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Castlehill Primary School's 1,109, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Jackcastle, Newlands West, Durban, 4035
Postal
P.o.box 76344, Marbleray, Durban, 4035
Telephone
031 578 2151
Email
castle4@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500114774

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Castlehill 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 Castlehill Primary School directly, on 031 578 2151 or by email at castle4@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Castlehill 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 Castlehill Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Castlehill 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 Umlazi besides Castlehill Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Castlehill Primary School?
Castlehill Primary School reported 1,109 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Castlehill Primary School?
Yes, Castlehill 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 Castlehill Primary School a public or private school?
Castlehill Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Castlehill Primary School?
You can call 031 578 2151 or email castle4@telkomsa.net. It is located at Jackcastle, Newlands West, Durban, 4035.