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Greytown Primary School

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

Greytown Primary School is a public primary school based in Umzinyathi district. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,513 learners.

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

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

1,513
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Greytown Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Greytown Primary School, at 1,738 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Greytown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greytown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is a similar size to Greytown Primary School, with 1,572 learners against 1,513; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greytown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greytown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Busana High School is a similar size to Greytown Primary School, with 1,350 learners against 1,513; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greytown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greytown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Greytown Primary School, at 1,348 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greytown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greytown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luvisi Primary School is a similar size to Greytown Primary School, with 1,310 learners against 1,513, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
104 York Street, Greytown, 3250
Postal
P.o.box 556, Greytown, 3250
Telephone
033 413 1864
Website
greytownjuniorschool.co.za
Email
admin@greytownjnr.co.za
EMIS number
500151959

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greytown 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 Greytown Primary School directly, on 033 413 1864 or by email at greytownprimaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greytown 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 Greytown Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Greytown 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 Umzinyathi besides Greytown Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Greytown Primary School?
Greytown Primary School reported 1,513 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Primary School?
Yes, Greytown 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 Greytown Primary School a public or private school?
Greytown Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Greytown Primary School?
You can call 033 413 1864 or email greytownprimaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at 104 York Street, Greytown, 3250.