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Mooi River Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Mpofana circuit)

Welcome to Mooi River Primary School, a public primary school serving Umgungundlovu district. The school's roll stands at roughly 225 learners.

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

Mooi River Primary School is a public primary school in Umgungundlovu district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

225
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, Mooi River 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 Mooi River Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Mooi River Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Mooi River Primary School, 2,003 compared with 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mooi River Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mooi River Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Mooi River Primary School's 225, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Mooi River Primary School's 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mooi River Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mooi River Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Mooi River Primary School's 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mooi River Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mooi River Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Mooi River Primary School, 1,640 compared with 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mooi River Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mooi River 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
Norfolk Terrace, Mooi River, 3300
Postal
Private Bag X522, Mooi River, Pietermaritzburg, 3300
Telephone
033 236 1474
Website
mooiriverprimary.co.za
Email
mooiriverprimary@lantic.net
EMIS number
500214859

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mooi River 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 Mooi River Primary School directly, on 033 236 1474 or by email at mooiriverprimary@lantic.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mooi River 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 Mooi River Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mooi River 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 Umgungundlovu besides Mooi River Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Mooi River Primary School?
Mooi River Primary School reported 225 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Mooi River Primary School?
Yes, Mooi River 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 Mooi River Primary School a public or private school?
Mooi River Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mooi River Primary School?
You can call 033 236 1474 or email mooiriverprimary@lantic.net. It is located at Norfolk Terrace, Mooi River, 3300.