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George Cato Primary School

Public primary school · Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inchanga circuit)

George Cato Primary School is a public primary school based in Cato Ridge. It currently teaches around 1,163 learners.

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

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

1,163
Learners
44
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

George Cato 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 George Cato 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 George Cato Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against George Cato Primary School's 1,163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than George Cato Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Cato 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 George Cato Primary School's 1,163, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Cato Primary School, 2,020 compared with 1,163, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against George Cato Primary School's 1,163, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against George Cato Primary School's 1,163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than George Cato Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Cato 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
School Road, Harrison, Catoridge, 3680
Postal
P.o.box 38, Catoridge, 3680
Telephone
031 782 2060
Website
georgecatoprimary.co.za
Email
georgecatoprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500148222

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at George Cato 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 George Cato Primary School directly, on 031 782 2060 or by email at georgecatoprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to George Cato 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 George Cato Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for George Cato 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 George Cato Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at George Cato Primary School?
George Cato Primary School reported 1,163 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 George Cato Primary School?
Yes, George Cato 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 George Cato Primary School a public or private school?
George Cato Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact George Cato Primary School?
You can call 031 782 2060 or email georgecatoprimary@gmail.com. It is located at School Road, Harrison, Catoridge, 3680.