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Dianthus Primary School

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

Welcome to Dianthus Primary School, a public primary school serving Brindhaven. Around 767 learners are enrolled here.

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Dianthus Primary School is a public primary school in Brindhaven. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

767
Learners
23
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, Dianthus 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 Dianthus Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Dianthus Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dianthus Primary School, 2,756 compared with 767; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dianthus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dianthus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dianthus Primary School, 2,130 compared with 767, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Dianthus Primary School's 767, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dianthus Primary School, 2,007 compared with 767, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dianthus Primary School, 1,978 compared with 767; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dianthus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dianthus 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
12 Dianthus Brendavan Road, Brindhaven, Veralum, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 1300, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
032 533 6362
Email
dianthus.primary1@gmail.com
EMIS number
500120953

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dianthus 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 Dianthus Primary School directly, on 032 533 6362 or by email at dianthus.primary1@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dianthus 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 Dianthus Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dianthus 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 Dianthus Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Dianthus Primary School?
Dianthus Primary School reported 767 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Dianthus Primary School?
Yes, Dianthus 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 Dianthus Primary School a public or private school?
Dianthus Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dianthus Primary School?
You can call 032 533 6362 or email dianthus.primary1@gmail.com. It is located at 12 Dianthus Brendavan Road, Brindhaven, Veralum, 4340.