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Chelsea Preparatory School

Public primary school · Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

Welcome to Chelsea Preparatory School, a public primary school serving Durban North. Around 1,068 learners are enrolled here.

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Chelsea Preparatory School is a public primary school in Durban North. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,068
Learners
57
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, Chelsea Preparatory 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 Chelsea Preparatory School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Chelsea Preparatory School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Chelsea Preparatory School, 2,782 compared with 1,068; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chelsea Preparatory School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chelsea Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chelsea Preparatory School, 1,964 compared with 1,068, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Chelsea Preparatory School's 1,068, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Chelsea Preparatory School's 1,068; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chelsea Preparatory School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Chelsea Preparatory School's 1,068, 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
30 Chelsea Drive, Durban North, Durban, 4016
Postal
P.o.box 20018, Durban North, 4016
Telephone
031 581 7671
Website
chelseaprep.co.za
Email
chelsea@chelseaprep.co.za
EMIS number
500116217

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chelsea Preparatory 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 Chelsea Preparatory School directly, on 031 581 7671 or by email at gmaartens@chelseaprep.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chelsea Preparatory 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 Chelsea Preparatory School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chelsea Preparatory 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 Chelsea Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Chelsea Preparatory School?
Chelsea Preparatory School reported 1,068 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Chelsea Preparatory School?
Yes, Chelsea Preparatory 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 Chelsea Preparatory School a public or private school?
Chelsea Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chelsea Preparatory School?
You can call 031 581 7671 or email gmaartens@chelseaprep.co.za. It is located at 30 Chelsea Drive, Durban North, Durban, 4016.