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Sunbeam Primary School

Public primary school · Croftdene, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Karanja circuit)

In Croftdene, Sunbeam Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 310 learners.

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

Sunbeam Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Croftdene. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

310
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Sunbeam Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Sunbeam Primary School, 2,782 compared with 310; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunbeam Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunbeam Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunbeam Primary School, 1,964 compared with 310, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Sunbeam Primary School's 310, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Sunbeam Primary School's 310; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunbeam Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Sunbeam Primary School's 310, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
84 Natureview Street, Croftdene, Chatsworth, 4092
Postal
P.o.box 56603, Chatsworth, 4092
Telephone
031 403 3993
Email
sunbeamprimary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500278610

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam Primary School directly, on 031 403 3993 or by email at sunbeamprimary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sunbeam 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 Umlazi besides Sunbeam Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Sunbeam Primary School?
Sunbeam Primary School reported 310 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Sunbeam Primary School?
Yes, Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam Primary School a public or private school?
Sunbeam Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sunbeam Primary School?
You can call 031 403 3993 or email sunbeamprimary@telkomsa.net. It is located at 84 Natureview Street, Croftdene, Chatsworth, 4092.