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Paul Sykes Primary School

Public primary school · Earlisfield, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

Paul Sykes Primary School is a public primary school based in Earlisfield. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,345 learners.

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

In Earlisfield, Paul Sykes Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,345
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Paul Sykes 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 Paul Sykes 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 Paul Sykes Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Paul Sykes Primary School's 1,345; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paul Sykes Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paul Sykes 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 Paul Sykes Primary School's 1,345, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paul Sykes Primary School, 1,912 compared with 1,345, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paul Sykes Primary School, 1,897 compared with 1,345; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paul Sykes Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paul Sykes Primary School, 1,887 compared with 1,345, 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
Lowfield Grove, Newlands West, Durban, 4037
Postal
P.o.box 76075, Marbleray, 4035
Telephone
031 579 3198
Website
psps.org.za
Email
psps@wirelessza.co.za
EMIS number
500246605

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Paul Sykes 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 Paul Sykes Primary School directly, on 031 579 3198 or by email at psps@wirelessza.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Paul Sykes 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 Paul Sykes Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Paul Sykes 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 Paul Sykes Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Paul Sykes Primary School?
Paul Sykes Primary School reported 1,345 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Paul Sykes Primary School?
Yes, Paul Sykes 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 Paul Sykes Primary School a public or private school?
Paul Sykes Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Paul Sykes Primary School?
You can call 031 579 3198 or email psps@wirelessza.co.za. It is located at Lowfield Grove, Newlands West, Durban, 4037.