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Chelmsford Primary School

Public primary school · Fairleigh, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Masakhane circuit)

Chelmsford Primary School is a public primary school based in Fairleigh. It currently teaches around 613 learners.

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

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

613
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Amajuba district

5 other schools in Amajuba district, for comparison against Chelmsford Primary School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Chelmsford Primary School's 613, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Chelmsford Primary School's 613; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chelmsford Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chelmsford Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Chelmsford Primary School's 613; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chelmsford Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chelmsford Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chelmsford Primary School, 1,771 compared with 613, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Chelmsford Primary School's 613, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
2 Robson Street, Fairleigh, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
P.o.box 22822, Newcastle, 2940
Telephone
062 139 4955
Email
chelmsfordprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500116180

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Primary School directly, on 062 139 4955 or by email at Chelmsfordprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Primary School the best school in Amajuba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chelmsford 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 Amajuba besides Chelmsford Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Chelmsford Primary School?
Chelmsford Primary School reported 613 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Chelmsford Primary School?
Yes, Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Primary School a public or private school?
Chelmsford Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chelmsford Primary School?
You can call 062 139 4955 or email Chelmsfordprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 2 Robson Street, Fairleigh, Newcastle, 2940.