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Shallcross Primary School

Public primary school · Demat, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Burlington circuit)

Shallcross Primary School is a public primary school based in Demat. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Demat, Shallcross Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,628
Learners
51
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Shallcross Primary 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 Shallcross Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Shallcross Primary School's 1,628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shallcross Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shallcross Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shallcross Primary School, at 1,964 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is a similar size to Shallcross Primary School, with 1,912 learners against 1,628, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is a similar size to Shallcross Primary School, with 1,897 learners against 1,628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shallcross Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shallcross Primary School, at 1,887 learners, 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
Idemat Road, Demat, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56321, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 921 1007
Email
shallcrossprimaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500261257

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shallcross 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 Shallcross Primary School directly, on 031 921 1007 or by email at shallcrossprimaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shallcross 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 Shallcross Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shallcross 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 Umlazi besides Shallcross Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Shallcross Primary School?
Shallcross Primary School reported 1,628 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Shallcross Primary School?
No. Shallcross Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shallcross Primary School a public or private school?
Shallcross Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shallcross Primary School?
You can call 031 921 1007 or email shallcrossprimaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at Idemat Road, Demat, Durban, 4030.