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Ottawa Primary School

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

Ottawa Primary School is a public primary school in Phoenix. Around 1,132 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ottawa Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

1,132
Learners
31
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Ottawa Primary School's 1,132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ottawa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ottawa 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 Ottawa Primary School's 1,132, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ottawa Primary School, 2,020 compared with 1,132, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Ottawa Primary School's 1,132, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Ottawa Primary School's 1,132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ottawa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ottawa 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
68 Old Main Ottwa Road, Verulam, Pinetown, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 23051, Ottawa, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
071 579 6639
Website
za.top10place.com
Email
ottawa.primary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500245162

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ottawa 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 Ottawa Primary School directly, on 071 579 6639 or by email at ottawa.primary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ottawa 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 Ottawa Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ottawa 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 Ottawa Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Ottawa Primary School?
Ottawa Primary School reported 1,132 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Ottawa Primary School?
Yes, Ottawa 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 Ottawa Primary School a public or private school?
Ottawa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ottawa Primary School?
You can call 071 579 6639 or email ottawa.primary@gmail.com. It is located at 68 Old Main Ottwa Road, Verulam, Pinetown, 4340.