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Durban South Primary School

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

Welcome to Durban South Primary School, a public primary school serving Clairwood. Around 689 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Durban South Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Durban South Primary School is a public primary school in Clairwood. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

689
Learners
19
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Durban South 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 South Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Durban South Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Durban South Primary School, 2,782 compared with 689; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban South Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Durban South Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban South Primary School, 1,964 compared with 689, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Durban South Primary School's 689, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Durban South Primary School's 689; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban South Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Durban South Primary School's 689, 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
10 Blamey Road, Clairwood, Durban, 4061
Postal
P.o.box 33025, Montclair, 4061
Telephone
031 465 6561
Email
dspschool2403@gmail.com
EMIS number
500125504

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban South 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 South Primary School directly, on 031 465 6561 or by email at dspschool2403@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban South 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 South Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Durban South 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 South Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Durban South Primary School?
Durban South Primary School reported 689 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 South Primary School?
Yes, Durban South 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 South Primary School a public or private school?
Durban South Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durban South Primary School?
You can call 031 465 6561 or email dspschool2403@gmail.com. It is located at 10 Blamey Road, Clairwood, Durban, 4061.