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Fernham Primary School

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

Fernham Primary School is a public primary school based in Phoenix. Around 666 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Fernham Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Phoenix, Fernham Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

666
Learners
24
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Fernham 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 Fernham Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

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

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Fernham Primary School's 666; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fernham Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fernham 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 Fernham Primary School's 666, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fernham Primary School, 2,020 compared with 666, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Fernham Primary School's 666, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Fernham Primary School's 666; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fernham Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fernham 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
Corner Of Fernham Drive & Phx Ind.park Phoenix Phoenix 4068
Telephone
031 500 2503
Email
fernhamps@gmail.com
EMIS number
500493432

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fernham 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 Fernham Primary School directly, on 031 500 2503 or by email at fernhamps@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fernham 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 Fernham Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fernham 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 Fernham Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Fernham Primary School?
Fernham Primary School reported 666 learners and 24 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 Fernham Primary School?
Yes, Fernham 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 Fernham Primary School a public or private school?
Fernham Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fernham Primary School?
You can call 031 500 2503 or email fernhamps@gmail.com. It is located at Corner Of Fernham Drive & Phx Ind.park Phoenix Phoenix 4068.