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St Francis Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Umdoni circuit)

St Francis Primary School is a public primary school in Ugu district. Around 947 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Ugu district, St Francis Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

947
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Francis Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for St Francis Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against St Francis Primary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis Primary School, 1,710 compared with 947, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis Primary School, 1,673 compared with 947; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Francis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Francis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis Primary School, 1,612 compared with 947; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Francis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Francis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis Primary School, 1,592 compared with 947; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Francis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Francis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against St Francis Primary School's 947, 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
Convent Road, Park Rynie, Parkrynie, 4182
Postal
P.o.box 123, Parkrynie, 4182
Telephone
039 978 1544
Email
01stfrancis@gmail.com
EMIS number
500275687

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Francis 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 Francis Primary School directly, on 039 978 1544 or by email at 01stfrancis@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Francis 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 St Francis Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Francis 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 Ugu besides St Francis Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at St Francis Primary School?
St Francis Primary School reported 947 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Francis Primary School?
Yes, St Francis 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 Francis Primary School a public or private school?
St Francis Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Francis Primary School?
You can call 039 978 1544 or email 01stfrancis@gmail.com. It is located at Convent Road, Park Rynie, Parkrynie, 4182.