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Northlen Primary School

Public primary school · Northcroft, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)

Northlen Primary School is a public primary school based in Northcroft. It currently teaches around 637 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Northlen Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Northcroft, Northlen Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

637
Learners
19
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Pinetown district

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

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Northlen Primary School's 637; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northlen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northlen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Northlen Primary School's 637, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northlen Primary School, 2,020 compared with 637, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Northlen Primary School's 637, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Northlen Primary School's 637; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northlen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northlen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
17 Avalen Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4080
Postal
P.o.box 60228, Phoenix, 4080
Telephone
031 500 9657
Email
northlenprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500236467

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northlen 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 Northlen Primary School directly, on 031 500 9657 or by email at northlenprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northlen 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 Northlen Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Northlen 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 Northlen Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Northlen Primary School?
Northlen Primary School reported 637 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Northlen Primary School?
Yes, Northlen 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 Northlen Primary School a public or private school?
Northlen Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Northlen Primary School?
You can call 031 500 9657 or email northlenprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 17 Avalen Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4080.