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Richards Bay Primary School

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

Richards Bay Primary School is a public primary school based in Meerensee. The school's roll stands at roughly 897 learners.

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

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

897
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Richards Bay Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Richards Bay Primary School, 2,365 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richards Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richards Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Richards Bay Primary School's 897, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Richards Bay Primary School, 1,929 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richards Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richards Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Richards Bay Primary School's 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Richards Bay Primary School's 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
43 Grunter Gully, Meerensee, Richards Bay, 3901
Postal
Private Bag X1001, Meerensee, 3901
Telephone
035 753 2171
Email
rprimary@lantic.net
EMIS number
500255485

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay Primary School directly, on 035 753 2171 or by email at rprimary@lantic.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Richards Bay Primary School?
Richards Bay Primary School reported 897 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Richards Bay Primary School?
Yes, Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay Primary School a public or private school?
Richards Bay Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Richards Bay Primary School?
You can call 035 753 2171 or email rprimary@lantic.net. It is located at 43 Grunter Gully, Meerensee, Richards Bay, 3901.