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St Pauls Primary School

Public primary school · Franklin, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Mt Currie circuit)

Welcome to St Pauls Primary School, a public primary school serving Franklin. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

St Pauls Primary School is a public primary school in Franklin. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

401
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

St Pauls Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Harry Gwala district with St Pauls Primary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Pauls Primary School, 2,516 compared with 401; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Pauls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Pauls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Pauls Primary School, 1,797 compared with 401, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than St Pauls Primary School, 1,559 compared with 401; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Pauls Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against St Pauls Primary School's 401; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Pauls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Pauls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St Pauls Primary School, 1,419 compared with 401; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Pauls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Pauls 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
Franklin Roman Catholic , Franklin Village, Kokstad, 4706
Postal
P.o.box 8, Franklin, 4706
Telephone
083 998 1694
Email
stpaulspschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500276649

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Pauls 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 Pauls Primary School directly, on 083 998 1694 or by email at stpaulspschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Pauls 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 Pauls Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Pauls 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 Harry Gwala besides St Pauls Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at St Pauls Primary School?
St Pauls Primary School reported 401 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Pauls Primary School?
No. St Pauls Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is St Pauls Primary School a public or private school?
St Pauls Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Pauls Primary School?
You can call 083 998 1694 or email stpaulspschool@gmail.com. It is located at Franklin Roman Catholic , Franklin Village, Kokstad, 4706.