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Pennington Primary School

Public primary school · Sezela, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Umdoni circuit)

In Sezela, Pennington Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 415 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Pennington Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Pennington Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Sezela. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

415
Learners
24
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Pennington Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Pennington Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Pennington Primary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Pennington Primary School's 415, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Pennington Primary School's 415; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pennington Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pennington Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Pennington Primary School's 415; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pennington Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pennington Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Pennington Primary School's 415; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pennington Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pennington Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pennington Primary School, 1,550 compared with 415, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
2 School Road, Sezela, 4215
Postal
Private Bag X01, Sezela, 4215
Telephone
039 975 1270
Email
pps@scottburgh.co.za
EMIS number
500260998

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pennington 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 Pennington Primary School directly, on 039 975 1270 or by email at pps@scottburgh.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pennington 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 Pennington Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pennington 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 Ugu besides Pennington Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Pennington Primary School?
Pennington Primary School reported 415 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Pennington Primary School?
Yes, Pennington 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 Pennington Primary School a public or private school?
Pennington Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pennington Primary School?
You can call 039 975 1270 or email pps@scottburgh.co.za. It is located at 2 School Road, Sezela, 4215.