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Clarence Primary School

Public primary school · Greyville, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Kwakangela circuit)

Clarence Primary School is a public primary school in Greyville. It currently teaches around 1,100 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Clarence Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Greyville, Clarence Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,100
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Clarence Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Clarence Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Clarence Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Clarence Primary School's 1,100; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarence Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarence Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Clarence Primary School's 1,100, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clarence Primary School, 1,912 compared with 1,100, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Clarence Primary School, 1,897 compared with 1,100; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarence Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clarence Primary School, 1,887 compared with 1,100, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
20 Mitchell Cres Crescent, Greyville, Durban, 4125
Postal
Private Bag X02, Greyville, 4023
Telephone
031 309 1620
Email
principal@clprim.co.za
EMIS number
500116920

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Clarence 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 Clarence Primary School directly, on 031 309 1620 or by email at principal@clprim.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Clarence 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 Clarence Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Clarence 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 Clarence Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Clarence Primary School?
Clarence Primary School reported 1,100 learners and 41 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 Clarence Primary School?
Yes, Clarence 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 Clarence Primary School a public or private school?
Clarence Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Clarence Primary School?
You can call 031 309 1620 or email principal@clprim.co.za. It is located at 20 Mitchell Cres Crescent, Greyville, Durban, 4125.