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Douglas Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Endumeni South circuit)

Welcome to Douglas Primary School, a public primary school serving Umzinyathi district. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Douglas Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Douglas Primary School is a public primary school in Umzinyathi district. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

293
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Douglas Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

Here is how Douglas Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Douglas Primary School, 1,738 compared with 293; is a public combined school, a different phase than Douglas Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Douglas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Douglas Primary School, 1,572 compared with 293; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Douglas Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Douglas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Douglas Primary School's 293, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Douglas Primary School, 1,350 compared with 293; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Douglas Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Douglas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Douglas Primary School's 293; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Douglas Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Douglas 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
Qamu Tribal Authority, Ladysmith, 2920
Postal
Private Bag X70137, Wasbank, 2920
Telephone
083 795 8884
Email
douglas-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500123062

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Douglas 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 Douglas Primary School directly, on 083 795 8884 or by email at DOUGLAS-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Douglas 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 Douglas Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Douglas 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 Umzinyathi besides Douglas Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Douglas Primary School?
Douglas Primary School reported 293 learners and 9 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 Douglas Primary School?
No. Douglas Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Douglas Primary School a public or private school?
Douglas Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Douglas Primary School?
You can call 083 795 8884 or email DOUGLAS-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Qamu Tribal Authority, Ladysmith, 2920.