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Sarnia Primary School

Public primary school · Sarnia, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Westville circuit)

Sarnia Primary School is a public primary school in Sarnia. The school's roll stands at roughly 602 learners.

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Located in Sarnia, Sarnia Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

602
Learners
37
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Sarnia Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Sarnia Primary School's 602; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sarnia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sarnia 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 Sarnia Primary School's 602, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sarnia Primary School, 2,020 compared with 602, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Sarnia Primary School's 602, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Sarnia Primary School's 602; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sarnia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sarnia 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
244 Underwood Road, Sarnia, Durban, 3615
Postal
Private Bag X1, Sarnia, 3615
Telephone
031 708 4635
Website
sarnia.co.za
Email
admin@sarnia.co.za
EMIS number
500258778

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sarnia 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 Sarnia Primary School directly, on 031 708 4635 or by email at admin@sarniap.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sarnia 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 Sarnia Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sarnia 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 Sarnia Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Sarnia Primary School?
Sarnia Primary School reported 602 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Sarnia Primary School?
Yes, Sarnia 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 Sarnia Primary School a public or private school?
Sarnia Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sarnia Primary School?
You can call 031 708 4635 or email admin@sarniap.co.za. It is located at 244 Underwood Road, Sarnia, Durban, 3615.