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M C Varman Primary School

Public primary school · Leonardsville, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Klipriver circuit)

Welcome to M C Varman Primary School, a public primary school serving Leonardsville. The school's roll stands at roughly 463 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about M C Varman Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

M C Varman Primary School is a public primary school in Leonardsville. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

463
Learners
14
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, M C Varman Primary 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 M C Varman Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with M C Varman Primary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than M C Varman Primary School, 1,940 compared with 463, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than M C Varman Primary School, 1,758 compared with 463; is a public combined school, a different phase than M C Varman Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point M C Varman Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than M C Varman Primary School, 1,624 compared with 463; is a public secondary school, a different phase than M C Varman Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point M C Varman Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than M C Varman Primary School, 1,528 compared with 463; is a public secondary school, a different phase than M C Varman Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point M C Varman Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than M C Varman Primary School, 1,486 compared with 463; is a public secondary school, a different phase than M C Varman Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point M C Varman Primary 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
1 No Anchor Road, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o.box 229, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
036 633 2431
Email
mcvarman@gmail.com
EMIS number
500205461

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at M C Varman 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 M C Varman Primary School directly, on 036 633 2431 or by email at mcvarman@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to M C Varman Primary 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 M C Varman Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for M C Varman 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 Uthukela besides M C Varman Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at M C Varman Primary School?
M C Varman Primary School reported 463 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 M C Varman Primary School?
Yes, M C Varman 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 M C Varman Primary School a public or private school?
M C Varman Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact M C Varman Primary School?
You can call 036 633 2431 or email mcvarman@gmail.com. It is located at 1 No Anchor Road, Ladysmith, 3370.