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Saphinda C.p. School

Public primary school · Umalzi, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Dukumbane circuit)

Saphinda C.p. School is a public primary school in Umalzi. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Saphinda C.p. School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Umalzi, Saphinda C.p. School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,146
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Saphinda C.p. School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Saphinda C.p. School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Saphinda C.p. School's 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saphinda C.p. School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saphinda C.p. School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Saphinda C.p. School's 1,146, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Saphinda C.p. School, 1,912 compared with 1,146, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Saphinda C.p. School, 1,897 compared with 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saphinda C.p. School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Saphinda C.p. School, 1,887 compared with 1,146, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
395 Q Unit, Umlazi, Durban, 4031
Postal
Post Office, Unit Q 395 Umlazi, Umlazi, 4031
Telephone
071 854 0219
Email
saphinda-cps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500258593

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Saphinda C.p. 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 Saphinda C.p. School directly, on 071 854 0219 or by email at SAPHINDA-CPS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Saphinda C.p. 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 Saphinda C.p. School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Saphinda C.p. 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 Umlazi besides Saphinda C.p. School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Saphinda C.p. School?
Saphinda C.p. School reported 1,146 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Saphinda C.p. School?
No. Saphinda C.p. School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Saphinda C.p. School a public or private school?
Saphinda C.p. School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Saphinda C.p. School?
You can call 071 854 0219 or email SAPHINDA-CPS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 395 Q Unit, Umlazi, Durban, 4031.