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St Patricks Primary School

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

St Patricks Primary School is a public primary school based in Umzinto. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,156 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about St Patricks Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umzinto, St Patricks Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,156
Learners
33
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Patricks 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 Patricks Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ugu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with St Patricks Primary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than St Patricks Primary School, 1,710 compared with 1,156, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than St Patricks Primary School, 1,673 compared with 1,156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Patricks Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Patricks Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Patricks Primary School, at 1,612 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Patricks Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Patricks Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School is a similar size to St Patricks Primary School, with 1,592 learners against 1,156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Patricks Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Patricks Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Patricks Primary School, at 1,550 learners, 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
St Patricks Road, Umzinto,
Postal
P.o.box 212, Umzinto, 4200
Telephone
039 699 1088
Email
umzintostpatricks@gmail.com
EMIS number
500289488

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Patricks 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 Patricks Primary School directly, on 039 699 1088 or by email at umzintostpatricks@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Patricks 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 Patricks Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Patricks 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 Patricks Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at St Patricks Primary School?
St Patricks Primary School reported 1,156 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Patricks Primary School?
Yes, St Patricks 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 Patricks Primary School a public or private school?
St Patricks Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Patricks Primary School?
You can call 039 699 1088 or email umzintostpatricks@gmail.com. It is located at St Patricks Road, Umzinto,.