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Greytown Junior School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Umdlovana circuit)

In Umzinyathi district, Greytown Junior School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 699 learners.

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

Greytown Junior School is a public primary school serving families in and around Umzinyathi district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

699
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Greytown Junior 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 Greytown Junior School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Greytown Junior School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Greytown Junior School, 1,738 compared with 699; is a public combined school, a different phase than Greytown Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greytown Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Greytown Junior School, 1,572 compared with 699; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greytown Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greytown Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Greytown Junior School's 699, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Greytown Junior School, 1,350 compared with 699; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greytown Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greytown Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Greytown Junior School's 699; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greytown Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greytown Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Durban Street, Greytown, 3250
Postal
Private Bag X5580, Greytown, 3250
Telephone
033 413 2177
Website
greytownjuniorschool.co.za
Email
admin@greytownjnr.co.za
EMIS number
500151996

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greytown Junior 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 Greytown Junior School directly, on 033 413 2177 or by email at admin@greytownjnr.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greytown Junior 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 Greytown Junior School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Greytown Junior 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 Umzinyathi besides Greytown Junior School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Greytown Junior School?
Greytown Junior School reported 699 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Greytown Junior School?
Yes, Greytown Junior 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 Greytown Junior School a public or private school?
Greytown Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Greytown Junior School?
You can call 033 413 2177 or email admin@greytownjnr.co.za. It is located at Durban Street, Greytown, 3250.