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Jhugroo Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix North circuit)

Jhugroo Primary School is a public primary school in Pinetown district. It currently teaches around 312 learners.

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

Located in Pinetown district, Jhugroo Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

312
Learners
9
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Jhugroo Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Jhugroo 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 Jhugroo Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Jhugroo Primary School's 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jhugroo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jhugroo 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 Jhugroo Primary School's 312, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jhugroo Primary School, 2,020 compared with 312, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Jhugroo Primary School's 312, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Jhugroo Primary School's 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jhugroo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jhugroo 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
31 School Ottwa, Verulam Road, Riet River/Ottawa, Verulam, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 383, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
032 537 6507
Email
jhugrooprimaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500171236

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jhugroo 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 Jhugroo Primary School directly, on 032 537 6507 or by email at jhugrooprimaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jhugroo 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 Jhugroo Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jhugroo 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 Jhugroo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Jhugroo Primary School?
Jhugroo Primary School reported 312 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Jhugroo Primary School?
Yes, Jhugroo 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 Jhugroo Primary School a public or private school?
Jhugroo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jhugroo Primary School?
You can call 032 537 6507 or email jhugrooprimaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at 31 School Ottwa, Verulam Road, Riet River/Ottawa, Verulam, 4340.