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Durban East Primary School

Public primary school · Austerville, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Kwakangela circuit)

Durban East Primary School is a public primary school based in Austerville. Around 926 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Durban East Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Austerville, Durban East Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

926
Learners
22
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Durban East Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Durban East 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 Durban East Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Durban East Primary School's 926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban East Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Durban East 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 Durban East Primary School's 926, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban East Primary School, 1,912 compared with 926, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban East Primary School, 1,897 compared with 926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban East Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban East Primary School, 1,887 compared with 926, 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
Tifflin Road, Austerville, Durban, 4005
Postal
P.o.box 14004, Austerville, 4052
Telephone
031 468 1910
Website
durbaneastps.co.za
Email
info@durbaneastps.co.za
EMIS number
500125134

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban East 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 Durban East Primary School directly, on 031 468 1910 or by email at deprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban East 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 Durban East Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Durban East 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 Durban East Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Durban East Primary School?
Durban East Primary School reported 926 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Durban East Primary School?
Yes, Durban East 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 Durban East Primary School a public or private school?
Durban East Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durban East Primary School?
You can call 031 468 1910 or email deprimary@gmail.com. It is located at Tifflin Road, Austerville, Durban, 4005.