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Ferndale Primary School

Public primary school · Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Malandela circuit)

Ferndale Primary School is a public primary school in Newlands East. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,306 learners.

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Located in Newlands East, Ferndale Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,306
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ferndale Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Ferndale Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Ferndale Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Ferndale Primary School's 1,306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferndale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferndale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Ferndale Primary School's 1,306, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferndale Primary School, 2,020 compared with 1,306, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Ferndale Primary School's 1,306, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Ferndale Primary School's 1,306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferndale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferndale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4 Galjoen Road, Newlands East, Durban, 4028
Postal
Private Bag X 04, Laurien Crest, Durban, 4037
Telephone
031 577 5575
Website
ferndaleprimary.org.za
Email
wcassiem@ferndaleprimary.org.za
EMIS number
500311466

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ferndale 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 Ferndale Primary School directly, on 031 577 5575 or by email at ferndale-primary@wirelessza.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ferndale Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ferndale Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ferndale 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 Ferndale Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Ferndale Primary School?
Ferndale Primary School reported 1,306 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Ferndale Primary School?
Yes, Ferndale 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 Ferndale Primary School a public or private school?
Ferndale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ferndale Primary School?
You can call 031 577 5575 or email ferndale-primary@wirelessza.co.za. It is located at 4 Galjoen Road, Newlands East, Durban, 4028.