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Charles Hugo Primary School

Public primary school · Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

In Sydenham, Charles Hugo Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,262 learners.

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

Charles Hugo Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Sydenham. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,262
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, Charles Hugo 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 Charles Hugo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Hugo Primary School, 2,782 compared with 1,262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Hugo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charles Hugo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Hugo Primary School, 1,964 compared with 1,262, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Charles Hugo Primary School's 1,262, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Charles Hugo Primary School's 1,262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Hugo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Charles Hugo Primary School's 1,262, 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
125 Durban Road, Mayville, Durban, 4058
Postal
P.o.box 30742, Mayville, 4058
Telephone
031 207 3409
Email
chugo@netactive.co.za
EMIS number
500115958

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Charles Hugo 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 Charles Hugo Primary School directly, on 031 207 3409 or by email at chugo@netactive.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Charles Hugo 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 Charles Hugo Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Charles Hugo 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 Charles Hugo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Charles Hugo Primary School?
Charles Hugo Primary School reported 1,262 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Charles Hugo Primary School?
Yes, Charles Hugo 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 Charles Hugo Primary School a public or private school?
Charles Hugo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Charles Hugo Primary School?
You can call 031 207 3409 or email chugo@netactive.co.za. It is located at 125 Durban Road, Mayville, Durban, 4058.