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Nizam Road Primary School

Public primary school · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)

Nizam Road Primary School is a public primary school in Durban. Around 560 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Durban, Nizam Road Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

560
Learners
22
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Nizam Road Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Nizam Road Primary School's 560; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nizam Road Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nizam Road 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 Nizam Road Primary School's 560, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nizam Road Primary School, 1,912 compared with 560, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nizam Road Primary School, 1,897 compared with 560; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nizam Road Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nizam Road Primary School, 1,887 compared with 560, 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
Nizam Road, Merebank, Durban, 4059
Postal
P.o.box 31128, Merebank, 4059
Telephone
031 461 3878
Email
nizamroadprimaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500230954

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nizam Road 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 Nizam Road Primary School directly, on 031 461 3878 or by email at nizamroadprimaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nizam Road 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 Nizam Road Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nizam Road 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 Nizam Road Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Nizam Road Primary School?
Nizam Road Primary School reported 560 learners and 22 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 Nizam Road Primary School?
Yes, Nizam Road 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 Nizam Road Primary School a public or private school?
Nizam Road Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nizam Road Primary School?
You can call 031 461 3878 or email nizamroadprimaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at Nizam Road, Merebank, Durban, 4059.