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Cottonlands Primary School

Public primary school · Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Tongaat circuit)

Cottonlands Primary School is a public primary school based in Mahlabathini. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Mahlabathini, Cottonlands Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,147
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Cottonlands Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Cottonlands Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Cottonlands Primary School's 1,147; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cottonlands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cottonlands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Cottonlands Primary School's 1,147, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cottonlands Primary School, 2,020 compared with 1,147, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Cottonlands Primary School's 1,147, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Cottonlands Primary School's 1,147; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cottonlands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cottonlands Primary 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
Ndwedwe Road, Hazelmere, Verulam, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 2279, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
031 941 5256
Email
cottonlandsprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500324231

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cottonlands 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 Cottonlands Primary School directly, on 031 941 5256 or by email at cottonlandsprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cottonlands 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 Cottonlands Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cottonlands 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 Pinetown besides Cottonlands Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Cottonlands Primary School?
Cottonlands Primary School reported 1,147 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Cottonlands Primary School?
No. Cottonlands Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Cottonlands Primary School a public or private school?
Cottonlands Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cottonlands Primary School?
You can call 031 941 5256 or email cottonlandsprimary@gmail.com. It is located at Ndwedwe Road, Hazelmere, Verulam, 4340.