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Simla Primary School

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

Welcome to Simla Primary School, a public primary school serving Shallcross. The school's roll stands at roughly 693 learners.

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

Simla Primary School is a public primary school in Shallcross. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

693
Learners
21
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, Simla 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 Simla Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Simla Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Simla Primary School, 2,782 compared with 693; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Simla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Simla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Simla Primary School, 1,964 compared with 693, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Simla Primary School's 693, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Simla Primary School's 693; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Simla Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Simla Primary School's 693, 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
30 Simla Street, Shallcross, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56421, Chatsworth, 4036
Telephone
031 409 1179
Email
simlaprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500266104

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Simla 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 Simla Primary School directly, on 031 409 1179 or by email at simlaprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Simla 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 Simla Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Simla 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 Simla Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Simla Primary School?
Simla Primary School reported 693 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Simla Primary School?
Yes, Simla 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 Simla Primary School a public or private school?
Simla Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Simla Primary School?
You can call 031 409 1179 or email simlaprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 30 Simla Street, Shallcross, Durban, 4030.