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St Christopher's Primary School

Public primary school, intellectual disability specialisation · Pietermaritzburg Central, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Pmb Central circuit)

Welcome to St Christopher's Primary School, a public primary school serving Pietermaritzburg Central. It currently teaches around 165 learners.

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St Christopher's Primary School is a public primary school in Pietermaritzburg Central.

165
Learners
19
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Intellectual Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, St Christopher's 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 St Christopher's Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with St Christopher's Primary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than St Christopher's Primary School, 2,003 compared with 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Christopher's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Christopher's 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 St Christopher's Primary School's 165, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against St Christopher's Primary School's 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Christopher's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Christopher's 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 St Christopher's Primary School's 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Christopher's Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Christopher's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than St Christopher's Primary School, 1,640 compared with 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Christopher's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Christopher's 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
70 Pine Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
Private Bag X9080, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Telephone
033 345 4686
Email
admin@stchristophers.co.za
EMIS number
500275428

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Christopher's 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 St Christopher's Primary School directly, on 033 345 4686 or by email at admin@stchristophers.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Christopher's 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 St Christopher's Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Christopher's 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 St Christopher's Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at St Christopher's Primary School?
St Christopher's Primary School reported 165 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 St Christopher's Primary School?
Yes, St Christopher's 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 St Christopher's Primary School a public or private school?
St Christopher's Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Christopher's Primary School?
You can call 033 345 4686 or email admin@stchristophers.co.za. It is located at 70 Pine Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.