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Parkgate Primary School

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

Welcome to Parkgate Primary School, a public primary school serving Parkgate. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Parkgate Primary School is a public primary school in Parkgate. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

894
Learners
25
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Parkgate Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Parkgate Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkgate Primary School, 2,756 compared with 894; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkgate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parkgate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkgate Primary School, 2,130 compared with 894, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Parkgate Primary School's 894, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkgate Primary School, 2,007 compared with 894, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkgate Primary School, 1,978 compared with 894; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkgate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parkgate 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
24 School , Parkgate Road, Riet River/Ottawa, Verulam, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 24122, Parkgate, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
067 266 9373
Email
parkgateprimary95@gmail.com
EMIS number
500246235

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parkgate 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 Parkgate Primary School directly, on 067 266 9373 or by email at parkgateprimary95@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parkgate 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 Parkgate Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Parkgate 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 Parkgate Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Parkgate Primary School?
Parkgate Primary School reported 894 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Parkgate Primary School?
No. Parkgate Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Parkgate Primary School a public or private school?
Parkgate Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parkgate Primary School?
You can call 067 266 9373 or email parkgateprimary95@gmail.com. It is located at 24 School , Parkgate Road, Riet River/Ottawa, Verulam, 4340.