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Skylark Primary School

Public primary school · Foresthaven, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix North circuit)

In Foresthaven, Skylark Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 249 learners.

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

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

249
Learners
8
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, Skylark 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 Skylark Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

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

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Skylark Primary School, 2,756 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Skylark Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skylark Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Skylark Primary School, 2,130 compared with 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Skylark Primary School's 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Skylark Primary School, 2,007 compared with 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Skylark Primary School, 1,978 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Skylark Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skylark 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
241 Canehaven Drive, Oresthaven Phoenix, Durban, 4320
Postal
P.o.box 243, Mount Edgecombe, 4300
Telephone
031 505 1207
Email
skylarkps@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500272024

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Skylark 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 Skylark Primary School directly, on 031 505 1207 or by email at skylarkps@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Skylark 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 Skylark Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Skylark 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 Skylark Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Skylark Primary School?
Skylark Primary School reported 249 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Skylark Primary School?
Yes, Skylark 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 Skylark Primary School a public or private school?
Skylark Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Skylark Primary School?
You can call 031 505 1207 or email skylarkps@telkomsa.net. It is located at 241 Canehaven Drive, Oresthaven Phoenix, Durban, 4320.