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Esselen Heights Primary School

Public primary school · Lenham, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)

In Lenham, Esselen Heights Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 694 learners.

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

Esselen Heights Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Lenham. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

694
Learners
25
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, Esselen Heights 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 Esselen Heights Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Esselen Heights Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esselen Heights Primary School, 2,756 compared with 694; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esselen Heights Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esselen Heights Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esselen Heights Primary School, 2,130 compared with 694, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Esselen Heights Primary School's 694, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esselen Heights Primary School, 2,007 compared with 694, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esselen Heights Primary School, 1,978 compared with 694; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esselen Heights Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esselen Heights Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
349 Esselyn Crescent, Phoenix, Durban, 4068
Postal
P.o.box 60847, Phoenix, 4080
Telephone
031 507 2811
Website
esselenheightsprimaryschool.co.za
Email
esselen@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500141673

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esselen Heights 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 Esselen Heights Primary School directly, on 031 507 2811 or by email at esselen@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esselen Heights 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 Esselen Heights Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Esselen Heights 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 Pinetown besides Esselen Heights Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Esselen Heights Primary School?
Esselen Heights Primary School reported 694 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Esselen Heights Primary School?
Yes, Esselen Heights 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 Esselen Heights Primary School a public or private school?
Esselen Heights Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esselen Heights Primary School?
You can call 031 507 2811 or email esselen@telkomsa.net. It is located at 349 Esselyn Crescent, Phoenix, Durban, 4068.