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Charles Memorial C.p School

Public primary school · Kwambiza, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Ndengezi circuit)

Charles Memorial C.p School is a public primary school based in Kwambiza. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Charles Memorial C.p School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwambiza, Charles Memorial C.p School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

437
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Charles Memorial C.p School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Charles Memorial C.p School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Charles Memorial C.p School's 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Memorial C.p School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charles Memorial C.p School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Charles Memorial C.p School's 437, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Memorial C.p School, 2,020 compared with 437, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Charles Memorial C.p School's 437, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Charles Memorial C.p School's 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Memorial C.p School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charles Memorial C.p 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
999 D Mkhize Road, Kwambizaen Shongweni, Hammarsdale, 3700
Postal
P.o.box 55664, Hammarsdale, 3700
Telephone
073 159 8429
Email
charlesmemorial@23.co.za
EMIS number
500116032
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Charles Memorial C.p 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 Memorial C.p School directly, on 073 159 8429 or by email at charlesmemorial@23.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Charles Memorial C.p 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 Charles Memorial C.p School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Charles Memorial C.p 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 Charles Memorial C.p School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Charles Memorial C.p School?
Charles Memorial C.p School reported 437 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Memorial C.p School?
No. Charles Memorial C.p School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Charles Memorial C.p School a public or private school?
Charles Memorial C.p School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Charles Memorial C.p School?
You can call 073 159 8429 or email charlesmemorial@23.co.za. It is located at 999 D Mkhize Road, Kwambizaen Shongweni, Hammarsdale, 3700.