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Durban Primary School

Public primary school · Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

In Umbilo, Durban Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 649 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

649
Learners
42
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 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 Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Primary School, 2,782 compared with 649; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Durban Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Primary School, 1,964 compared with 649, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Durban Primary School's 649, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Durban Primary School's 649; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Durban Primary School's 649, 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
16 Lindley Place, Umbilo, Durban, 4013
Postal
Private Bag X18, Congella, 4013
Telephone
031 205 1077
Website
durbanprimary.co.za
Email
secretary@durbanprimary.co.za
EMIS number
500277796

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban 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 Primary School directly, on 031 205 1077 or by email at secretary@durbanprimary.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban 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 Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Durban 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 Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Durban Primary School?
Durban Primary School reported 649 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Primary School?
Yes, Durban 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 Primary School a public or private school?
Durban Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durban Primary School?
You can call 031 205 1077 or email secretary@durbanprimary.co.za. It is located at 16 Lindley Place, Umbilo, Durban, 4013.