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Illovo Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Amanzimtoti circuit)

Illovo Primary School is a public primary school in Umlazi district. It currently teaches around 435 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Illovo Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Umlazi district, Illovo Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

435
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Illovo Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Illovo Primary School's 435; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Illovo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Illovo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Illovo Primary School's 435, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Illovo Primary School, 1,912 compared with 435, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Illovo Primary School, 1,897 compared with 435; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Illovo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Illovo Primary School, 1,887 compared with 435, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Itateville, Illovo, Durban, 4150
Postal
P.o.box 7148, Illovo, 4150
Telephone
031 916 2473
Email
illovoprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500160321

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Illovo 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 Illovo Primary School directly, on 031 916 2473 or by email at illovoprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Illovo 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 Illovo Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Illovo 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 Umlazi besides Illovo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Illovo Primary School?
Illovo Primary School reported 435 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Illovo Primary School?
Yes, Illovo 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 Illovo Primary School a public or private school?
Illovo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Illovo Primary School?
You can call 031 916 2473 or email illovoprimary@gmail.com. It is located at Itateville, Illovo, Durban, 4150.