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Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School

Public primary school · Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Malandela circuit)

Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School is a public primary school in Kwamashu. It currently teaches around 477 learners.

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Located in Kwamashu, Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

477
Learners
12
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dr B.w. Vilakazi 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 Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School's 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School's 477, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School, 2,020 compared with 477, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School's 477, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School's 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr B.w. Vilakazi 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
461 F Msomi Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Postal
Private Bag X025, Kwa Mashu, 4360
Telephone
084 520 3654
Website
drbwvps.co.za
Email
drbwvilakaziprimaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500292300

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr B.w. Vilakazi 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 Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School directly, on 084 520 3654 or by email at vilakaziprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr B.w. Vilakazi 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 Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dr B.w. Vilakazi 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 Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School?
Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School reported 477 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School?
Yes, Dr B.w. Vilakazi 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 Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School a public or private school?
Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr B.w. Vilakazi Primary School?
You can call 084 520 3654 or email vilakaziprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 461 F Msomi Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360.