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Duffs Road Primary School

Public primary school · Duffs Road, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

In Duffs Road, Duffs Road Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Duffs Road Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Duffs Road. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

608
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Duffs Road Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Duffs Road Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Duffs Road Primary School, 2,782 compared with 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Duffs Road Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Duffs Road Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Duffs Road Primary School, 1,964 compared with 608, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Duffs Road Primary School's 608, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Duffs Road Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Duffs Road Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Duffs Road Primary School's 608, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
2 Robin Road, Duffs, Duffs Road, Durban, 4030
Postal
Post Office, Durban, 4051
Telephone
031 565 1911
Email
duffsroadps@gmail.com
EMIS number
500123765

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Duffs Road 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 Duffs Road Primary School directly, on 031 565 1911 or by email at duffsroadps@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Duffs Road 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 Duffs Road Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Duffs Road 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 Duffs Road Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Duffs Road Primary School?
Duffs Road Primary School reported 608 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Duffs Road Primary School?
No. Duffs Road Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Duffs Road Primary School a public or private school?
Duffs Road Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Duffs Road Primary School?
You can call 031 565 1911 or email duffsroadps@gmail.com. It is located at 2 Robin Road, Duffs, Duffs Road, Durban, 4030.