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Scottsfontein Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Mpofana circuit)

Welcome to Scottsfontein Primary School, a public primary school serving Umgungundlovu district. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Scottsfontein Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Scottsfontein Primary School is a public primary school in Umgungundlovu district. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

50
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Scottsfontein Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Scottsfontein Primary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Scottsfontein Primary School, 2,003 compared with 50; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Scottsfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Scottsfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Scottsfontein Primary School's 50, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Scottsfontein Primary School's 50; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Scottsfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Scottsfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Scottsfontein Primary School's 50; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Scottsfontein Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Scottsfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Scottsfontein Primary School, 1,640 compared with 50; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Scottsfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Scottsfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Corner Middelrus Road, Mooi River, Mooiriver, 3300
Postal
P.o.box 381, Mooiriver, 3300
Telephone
072 545 1440
Email
scottsforntianschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500259629

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Scottsfontein 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 Scottsfontein Primary School directly, on 072 545 1440 or by email at scottsforntianschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Scottsfontein Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Scottsfontein Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Scottsfontein 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 Umgungundlovu besides Scottsfontein Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Scottsfontein Primary School?
Scottsfontein Primary School reported 50 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Scottsfontein Primary School?
No. Scottsfontein Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Scottsfontein Primary School a public or private school?
Scottsfontein Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Scottsfontein Primary School?
You can call 072 545 1440 or email scottsforntianschool@gmail.com. It is located at Corner Middelrus Road, Mooi River, Mooiriver, 3300.