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Swanvale Primary School

Public primary school · Rydalvale, Unit 9, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)

Swanvale Primary School is a public primary school based in Rydalvale, Unit 9. The school's roll stands at roughly 263 learners.

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

In Rydalvale, Unit 9, Swanvale Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

263
Learners
10
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Swanvale Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Swanvale Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

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

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Swanvale Primary School's 263; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swanvale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swanvale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Swanvale Primary School's 263, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Swanvale Primary School, 2,020 compared with 263, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Swanvale Primary School's 263, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Swanvale Primary School's 263; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swanvale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swanvale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
96 Southvale , Rydalvale Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4068
Postal
P.o.box 60560, Phoenix, 4068
Telephone
031 507 1950
Email
swanvale@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500279091

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Swanvale 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 Swanvale Primary School directly, on 031 507 1950 or by email at SWANVALE@TELKOMSA.NET, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Swanvale 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 Swanvale Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Swanvale 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 Swanvale Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Swanvale Primary School?
Swanvale Primary School reported 263 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Swanvale Primary School?
Yes, Swanvale 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 Swanvale Primary School a public or private school?
Swanvale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Swanvale Primary School?
You can call 031 507 1950 or email SWANVALE@TELKOMSA.NET. It is located at 96 Southvale , Rydalvale Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4068.