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Cranburn Primary School

Public primary school · Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Gingindlovu circuit)

Cranburn Primary School is a public primary school in Mandeni. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Mandeni, Cranburn Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

454
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Cranburn Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Ilembe district

5 other schools in Ilembe district, for comparison against Cranburn Primary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,690 learners against Cranburn Primary School's 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cranburn Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cranburn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,889 learners against Cranburn Primary School's 454, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cranburn Primary School, 1,796 compared with 454, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cranburn Primary School, 1,793 compared with 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cranburn Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cranburn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School teaches considerably more learners than Cranburn Primary School, 1,599 compared with 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cranburn Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cranburn 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
Cranburn Farm, Mandeni, 4490
Postal
P.o.box 58, Mandeni, 4490
Telephone
061 541 8808
Email
cranburnps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500118474

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cranburn 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 Cranburn Primary School directly, on 061 541 8808 or by email at cranburnps@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cranburn 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 Cranburn Primary School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cranburn 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 Ilembe besides Cranburn Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Cranburn Primary School?
Cranburn Primary School reported 454 learners and 12 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 Cranburn Primary School?
No. Cranburn Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Cranburn Primary School a public or private school?
Cranburn Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cranburn Primary School?
You can call 061 541 8808 or email cranburnps@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Cranburn Farm, Mandeni, 4490.