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Palmiet Primary School

Public primary school · Clare Estate, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kranskloof circuit)

Palmiet Primary School is a public primary school in Clare Estate. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,491 learners.

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

1,491
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Palmiet Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Palmiet Primary School's 1,491; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Palmiet Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Palmiet 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 Palmiet Primary School's 1,491, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is a similar size to Palmiet Primary School, with 2,020 learners against 1,491, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmiet Primary School, at 2,007 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is a similar size to Palmiet Primary School, with 1,978 learners against 1,491; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Palmiet Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Palmiet 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
752 Ccare Ccare Estate, Palmiet, Durban, 4091
Postal
Post Office, Clare Estate, Durban, 4091
Telephone
031 269 3195
Email
palmietprimary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500245976

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Palmiet 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 Palmiet Primary School directly, on 031 269 3195 or by email at palmietprimary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Palmiet 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 Palmiet Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Palmiet 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 Palmiet Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Palmiet Primary School?
Palmiet Primary School reported 1,491 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Palmiet Primary School?
Yes, Palmiet 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 Palmiet Primary School a public or private school?
Palmiet Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Palmiet Primary School?
You can call 031 269 3195 or email palmietprimary@telkomsa.net. It is located at 752 Ccare Ccare Estate, Palmiet, Durban, 4091.