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Pelham Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Pelham, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Pmb Central circuit)

Pelham Senior Primary School is a public primary school based in Pelham. Around 632 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

632
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Pelham Senior Primary School.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Pelham Senior Primary School's 632; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pelham Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pelham Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pelham Senior Primary School, 1,825 compared with 632, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Pelham Senior Primary School, 1,722 compared with 632; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pelham Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pelham Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Pelham Senior Primary School, 1,709 compared with 632; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pelham Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pelham Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Pelham Senior Primary School's 632; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pelham Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pelham Senior 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
Bromhead, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal
Post Office, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Telephone
033 386 1211
Website
pelham.co.za
Email
admin@pelham.co.za
EMIS number
500246827

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pelham Senior 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 Pelham Senior Primary School directly, on 033 386 1211 or by email at admin@pelham.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pelham Senior 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 Pelham Senior Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pelham Senior 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 Umgungundlovu besides Pelham Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Pelham Senior Primary School?
Pelham Senior Primary School reported 632 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Pelham Senior Primary School?
Yes, Pelham Senior 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 Pelham Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Pelham Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pelham Senior Primary School?
You can call 033 386 1211 or email admin@pelham.co.za. It is located at Bromhead, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.