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Sunford Primary School

Public primary school · Unit 15, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)

In Unit 15, Sunford Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,249 learners.

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

Sunford Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Unit 15. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,249
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Sunford 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 Sunford Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Sunford Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunford Primary School, 2,756 compared with 1,249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunford Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunford Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunford Primary School, 2,130 compared with 1,249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Sunford Primary School's 1,249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunford Primary School, 2,007 compared with 1,249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunford Primary School, 1,978 compared with 1,249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunford Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunford 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
Innerford Sunford Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4068
Postal
P.o.box 60095, Phoenix, 4068
Telephone
031 507 1627
Email
sunfordprimary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500278795

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sunford 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 Sunford Primary School directly, on 031 507 1627 or by email at sunfordprimary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sunford 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 Sunford Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sunford 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 Pinetown besides Sunford Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Sunford Primary School?
Sunford Primary School reported 1,249 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Sunford Primary School?
Yes, Sunford 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 Sunford Primary School a public or private school?
Sunford Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sunford Primary School?
You can call 031 507 1627 or email sunfordprimary@telkomsa.net. It is located at Innerford Sunford Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4068.