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Penzance Primary School

Public primary school · Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

In Umbilo, Penzance Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 1,088 learners are enrolled here.

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Penzance Primary School

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

Penzance Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Umbilo. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,088
Learners
62
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Penzance 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 Penzance Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Penzance Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Penzance Primary School, 2,782 compared with 1,088; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Penzance Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Penzance Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Penzance Primary School, 1,964 compared with 1,088, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Penzance Primary School's 1,088, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Penzance Primary School's 1,088; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Penzance Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Penzance Primary School's 1,088, 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
10 Bartle Road, Umbilo, Durban, 4013
Postal
P.o.box 17163, Congella, 4013
Telephone
031 205 2271
Website
penzance.co.za
Email
post@penzance.co.za
EMIS number
500247012

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Penzance 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 Penzance Primary School directly, on 031 205 2271 or by email at post@penzance.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Penzance 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 Penzance Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Penzance 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 Penzance Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Penzance Primary School?
Penzance Primary School reported 1,088 learners and 62 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 Penzance Primary School?
Yes, Penzance 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 Penzance Primary School a public or private school?
Penzance Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Penzance Primary School?
You can call 031 205 2271 or email post@penzance.co.za. It is located at 10 Bartle Road, Umbilo, Durban, 4013.