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Ramatha Road Primary School

Public primary school · Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Northdale circuit)

In Northdale, Ramatha Road Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 580 learners.

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

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

580
Learners
19
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, Ramatha Road 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 Ramatha Road Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Ramatha Road Primary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Ramatha Road Primary School, 2,003 compared with 580; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ramatha Road Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ramatha Road Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Ramatha Road Primary School's 580, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Ramatha Road Primary School's 580; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ramatha Road Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ramatha Road Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Ramatha Road Primary School's 580; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ramatha Road Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ramatha Road Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Ramatha Road Primary School, 1,640 compared with 580; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ramatha Road Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ramatha Road Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
25 Ramatha Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207
Postal
P.o.box 997, Luxmi, 3207
Telephone
033 387 3970
Email
rrps@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500254708

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ramatha Road 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 Ramatha Road Primary School directly, on 033 387 3970 or by email at rrps@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ramatha Road 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 Ramatha Road Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ramatha Road 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 Ramatha Road Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Ramatha Road Primary School?
Ramatha Road Primary School reported 580 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Ramatha Road Primary School?
Yes, Ramatha Road 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 Ramatha Road Primary School a public or private school?
Ramatha Road Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ramatha Road Primary School?
You can call 033 387 3970 or email rrps@telkomsa.net. It is located at 25 Ramatha Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207.