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Sherwood Primary School

Public primary school · Sherwood, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

In Sherwood, Sherwood Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 948 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Sherwood Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Sherwood Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Sherwood. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

948
Learners
34
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Sherwood Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Sherwood Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Sherwood Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Sherwood Primary School, 2,782 compared with 948; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sherwood Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sherwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sherwood Primary School, 1,964 compared with 948, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Sherwood Primary School's 948, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Sherwood Primary School's 948; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sherwood Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Sherwood Primary School's 948, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
40 Sandringham Place, Sherwood, Durban, 4091
Postal
Post Office, Sherwood, 4091
Telephone
031 207 3384
Website
sherwoodps.co.za
Email
admin@sherprim.co.za
EMIS number
500261886

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sherwood 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 Sherwood Primary School directly, on 031 207 3384 or by email at admin@sherprim.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sherwood 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 Sherwood Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sherwood 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 Sherwood Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Sherwood Primary School?
Sherwood Primary School reported 948 learners and 34 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 Sherwood Primary School?
Yes, Sherwood 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 Sherwood Primary School a public or private school?
Sherwood Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sherwood Primary School?
You can call 031 207 3384 or email admin@sherprim.co.za. It is located at 40 Sandringham Place, Sherwood, Durban, 4091.