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Everest Primary School

Public primary school · Shallcross, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Burlington circuit)

In Shallcross, Everest Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 612 learners.

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

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

612
Learners
23
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, Everest 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 Everest Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Everest Primary School, 2,782 compared with 612; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Everest Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Everest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Everest Primary School, 1,964 compared with 612, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Everest Primary School's 612, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Everest Primary School's 612; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Everest Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Everest Primary School's 612, 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
Himalaya Drive, Shallcross, Durban, 4093
Postal
Post Office, Shallcross, 4093
Telephone
031 409 5612
Email
principal@everestprimary.co.za
EMIS number
500142709

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Everest 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 Everest Primary School directly, on 031 409 5612 or by email at principal@everestprimary.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Everest 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 Everest Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Everest 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 Everest Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Everest Primary School?
Everest Primary School reported 612 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Everest Primary School?
Yes, Everest 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 Everest Primary School a public or private school?
Everest Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Everest Primary School?
You can call 031 409 5612 or email principal@everestprimary.co.za. It is located at Himalaya Drive, Shallcross, Durban, 4093.