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Durban North Primary School

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

In Durban North, Durban North Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 432 learners.

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

Durban North Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Durban North. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

432
Learners
20
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Durban North 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 Durban North Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Durban North Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Durban North Primary School, 2,782 compared with 432; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban North Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Durban North Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban North Primary School, 1,964 compared with 432, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Durban North Primary School's 432, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Durban North Primary School's 432; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban North Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Durban North Primary School's 432, 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
22 Sunfield Place, Durban North, Durban, 4051
Postal
Post Office, Durban North, 4051
Telephone
031 564 5510
Website
dnps.co.za
Email
admin@dnps.co.za
EMIS number
500278832

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban North 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 North Primary School directly, on 031 564 5510 or by email at admin@dnps.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban North 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 Durban North Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Durban North 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 North Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Durban North Primary School?
Durban North Primary School reported 432 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 North Primary School?
Yes, Durban North 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 North Primary School a public or private school?
Durban North Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durban North Primary School?
You can call 031 564 5510 or email admin@dnps.co.za. It is located at 22 Sunfield Place, Durban North, Durban, 4051.