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Darnall Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Phambela circuit)

In Ilembe district, Darnall Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 190 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Darnall Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Darnall Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Ilembe district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

190
Learners
12
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Darnall Primary 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 Darnall Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ilembe district

Here is how Darnall Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ilembe district.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Darnall Primary School, 2,690 compared with 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darnall Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darnall Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darnall Primary School, 1,889 compared with 190, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Darnall Primary School's 190, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Darnall Primary School's 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darnall Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darnall Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Darnall Primary School's 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darnall Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darnall Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Hullet Road, Zinkwazi, Darnall, 4480
Postal
P.o.box 600, Darnall, 4480
Telephone
032 486 1352
Website
darnallprimary.co.za
Email
darnallsecretary@talknsurf.co.za
EMIS number
500119991

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Darnall 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 Darnall Primary School directly, on 032 486 1352 or by email at darnallbursar@talknsurf.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Darnall Primary 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 Darnall Primary School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Darnall 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 Darnall Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Darnall Primary School?
Darnall Primary School reported 190 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Darnall Primary School?
Yes, Darnall 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 Darnall Primary School a public or private school?
Darnall Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Darnall Primary School?
You can call 032 486 1352 or email darnallbursar@talknsurf.co.za. It is located at Hullet Road, Zinkwazi, Darnall, 4480.