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S. M. Jhavary Primary School

Public primary school · Clare Estate, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kranskloof circuit)

S. M. Jhavary Primary School is a public primary school based in Clare Estate. Around 768 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Clare Estate, S. M. Jhavary Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

768
Learners
27
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

S. M. Jhavary 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 S. M. Jhavary Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with S. M. Jhavary Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against S. M. Jhavary Primary School's 768; is a public secondary school, a different phase than S. M. Jhavary Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point S. M. Jhavary 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 S. M. Jhavary Primary School's 768, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than S. M. Jhavary Primary School, 2,020 compared with 768, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against S. M. Jhavary Primary School's 768, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against S. M. Jhavary Primary School's 768; is a public secondary school, a different phase than S. M. Jhavary Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point S. M. Jhavary 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
533 Ccarre Clare Estate, Palmiet, Durban, 4091
Postal
Post Office, Clare Estate, 4091
Telephone
031 269 1763
Email
smjhavary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500257002

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at S. M. Jhavary 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 S. M. Jhavary Primary School directly, on 031 269 1763 or by email at smjhavary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to S. M. Jhavary 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 S. M. Jhavary Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for S. M. Jhavary 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 S. M. Jhavary Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at S. M. Jhavary Primary School?
S. M. Jhavary Primary School reported 768 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 S. M. Jhavary Primary School?
Yes, S. M. Jhavary 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 S. M. Jhavary Primary School a public or private school?
S. M. Jhavary Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact S. M. Jhavary Primary School?
You can call 031 269 1763 or email smjhavary@telkomsa.net. It is located at 533 Ccarre Clare Estate, Palmiet, Durban, 4091.