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Rockford Primary School

Public primary school · Rockford, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Verulam circuit)

Rockford Primary School is a public primary school in Rockford. Around 294 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Rockford, Rockford Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

294
Learners
12
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rockford Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Rockford Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Rockford Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Rockford Primary School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rockford Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rockford Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Rockford Primary School's 294, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rockford Primary School, 2,020 compared with 294, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Rockford Primary School's 294, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Rockford Primary School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rockford Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rockford Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
65 Rustom Rockford Street, Phoenix, Durban, 4300
Postal
P.o.box 49, Mount Edgecombe, Durban, 4300
Telephone
031 539 6337
Website
rockfordschools.org
Email
rockfordprimary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500256114

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rockford 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 Rockford Primary School directly, on 031 539 6337 or by email at rockfordprimary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rockford 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 Rockford Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rockford 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 Pinetown besides Rockford Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Rockford Primary School?
Rockford Primary School reported 294 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Rockford Primary School?
Yes, Rockford 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 Rockford Primary School a public or private school?
Rockford Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rockford Primary School?
You can call 031 539 6337 or email rockfordprimary@telkomsa.net. It is located at 65 Rustom Rockford Street, Phoenix, Durban, 4300.