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Mahathma Primary School

Public primary school · Stanmore, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Verulam circuit)

Welcome to Mahathma Primary School, a public primary school serving Stanmore. It currently teaches around 292 learners.

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Mahathma Primary School is a public primary school in Stanmore. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

292
Learners
11
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, Mahathma 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 Mahathma Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Mahathma Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahathma Primary School, 2,756 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahathma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahathma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahathma Primary School, 2,130 compared with 292, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Mahathma Primary School's 292, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahathma Primary School, 2,007 compared with 292, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahathma Primary School, 1,978 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahathma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahathma 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
17 Grove End Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4300
Postal
P.o.box 516, Phoenix, 4068
Telephone
031 539 1688
Email
mahathmaps@gmail.com
EMIS number
500192992

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahathma 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 Mahathma Primary School directly, on 031 539 1688 or by email at mahathmaps@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahathma 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 Mahathma Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mahathma 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 Mahathma Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Mahathma Primary School?
Mahathma Primary School reported 292 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Mahathma Primary School?
Yes, Mahathma 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 Mahathma Primary School a public or private school?
Mahathma Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahathma Primary School?
You can call 031 539 1688 or email mahathmaps@gmail.com. It is located at 17 Grove End Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4300.