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Dawnridge Primary School

Public primary school · Moorton, Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Burlington circuit)

Dawnridge Primary School is a public primary school in Moorton, Chatsworth. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,000 learners.

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

Located in Moorton, Chatsworth, Dawnridge Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,000
Learners
33
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dawnridge Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Dawnridge 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 Dawnridge Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Dawnridge Primary School's 1,000; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dawnridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dawnridge 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 Dawnridge Primary School's 1,000, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dawnridge Primary School, 1,912 compared with 1,000, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dawnridge Primary School, 1,897 compared with 1,000; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dawnridge Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dawnridge Primary School, 1,887 compared with 1,000, 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
751 Moorton Drive, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56756, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 404 9118
Email
dawnridge@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500120287

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dawnridge 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 Dawnridge Primary School directly, on 031 404 9118 or by email at dawnridge@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dawnridge 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 Dawnridge Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dawnridge 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 Dawnridge Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Dawnridge Primary School?
Dawnridge Primary School reported 1,000 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Dawnridge Primary School?
Yes, Dawnridge 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 Dawnridge Primary School a public or private school?
Dawnridge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dawnridge Primary School?
You can call 031 404 9118 or email dawnridge@telkomsa.net. It is located at 751 Moorton Drive, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.