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Gelofte School

Public combined school · Ashley, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Westville circuit)

Gelofte School is a public combined school based in Ashley. It currently teaches around 607 learners.

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

In Ashley, Gelofte School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

607
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Gelofte School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Gelofte School's 607; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gelofte School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gelofte School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Gelofte School's 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gelofte School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gelofte School, 2,020 compared with 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gelofte School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Gelofte School's 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gelofte School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Gelofte School's 607; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gelofte School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gelofte 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2 Caversham Road, Pinetown, Durban, 3600
Postal
Private Bag X9009, Pinetown, 3600
Telephone
031 702 7201
Website
gelofte.co.za
Email
skoolhoof@gelofte.co.za
EMIS number
500148037

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gelofte 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 Gelofte School directly, on 031 702 7201 or by email at gsadmin1@gelofte.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gelofte 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Gelofte School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gelofte 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 Gelofte School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Gelofte School?
Gelofte School reported 607 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Gelofte School?
Yes, Gelofte 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.
What are Gelofte School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gelofte School.
Is Gelofte School a public or private school?
Gelofte School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gelofte School?
You can call 031 702 7201 or email gsadmin1@gelofte.co.za. It is located at 2 Caversham Road, Pinetown, Durban, 3600.