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Primary School Arboretum Primary School

Public primary school · Arboretum, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)

Welcome to Primary School Arboretum Primary School, a public primary school serving Arboretum. It currently teaches around 1,286 learners.

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

Primary School Arboretum Primary School is a public primary school in Arboretum. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,286
Learners
58
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, Primary School Arboretum 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 Primary School Arboretum Primary School for its exact current amount.


District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Primary School Arboretum Primary School's 1,286; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Arboretum Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Arboretum Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Arboretum Primary School, 2,166 compared with 1,286, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Primary School Arboretum Primary School's 1,286; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Arboretum Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Arboretum Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Arboretum Primary School, with 1,763 learners against 1,286, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Arboretum Primary School, at 1,742 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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
2226 Waterberry-Wood, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
Private Bag X1012, Richards Bay, 3900
Telephone
035 789 1211
Email
admin@arboretumps.co.za
EMIS number
500103415

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Arboretum 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 Primary School Arboretum Primary School directly, on 035 789 1211 or by email at admin@arboretumps.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Arboretum 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 Primary School Arboretum Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Arboretum 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 King Cetshwayo besides Primary School Arboretum Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Primary School Arboretum Primary School?
Primary School Arboretum Primary School reported 1,286 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Primary School Arboretum Primary School?
Yes, Primary School Arboretum 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 Primary School Arboretum Primary School a public or private school?
Primary School Arboretum Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Arboretum Primary School?
You can call 035 789 1211 or email admin@arboretumps.co.za. It is located at 2226 Waterberry-Wood, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900.