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Montford Primary School

Public primary school · Montford, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Karanja circuit)

Montford Primary School is a public primary school in Montford. It currently teaches around 423 learners.

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

423
Learners
17
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Montford Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Montford Primary School's 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montford Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montford 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 Montford Primary School's 423, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montford Primary School, 1,912 compared with 423, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Montford Primary School, 1,897 compared with 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montford Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montford Primary School, 1,887 compared with 423, 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
719 Montford Road, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56582, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 404 5745
Email
montfordprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500214674

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Montford 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 Montford Primary School directly, on 031 404 5745 or by email at montfordprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Montford 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 Montford Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Montford 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 Montford Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Montford Primary School?
Montford Primary School reported 423 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Montford Primary School?
Yes, Montford 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 Montford Primary School a public or private school?
Montford Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Montford Primary School?
You can call 031 404 5745 or email montfordprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 719 Montford Road, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.