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Underberg School

Public primary school · Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Underberg circuit)

In Underberg, Underberg School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 239 learners.

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

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

239
Learners
16
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, Underberg 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 Underberg School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Underberg School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Underberg School, 2,516 compared with 239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Underberg School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Underberg School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Underberg School, 1,797 compared with 239, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Underberg School, 1,559 compared with 239; is a public combined school, a different phase than Underberg School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Underberg School's 239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Underberg School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Underberg School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Underberg School, 1,419 compared with 239; is a public combined school, a different phase than Underberg School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Underberg 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
Old Main Road, Underberg, 3257
Postal
Private Bag X205, Underberg, 3257
Telephone
033 701 1040
Website
underbergprimaryschool.co.za
Email
secretary@underbergprimaryschool.co.za
EMIS number
500289858

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Underberg 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 Underberg School directly, on 033 701 1040 or by email at secretary@underbergprimaryschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Underberg 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 Underberg School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Underberg 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 Underberg School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Underberg School?
Underberg School reported 239 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Underberg School?
Yes, Underberg 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 Underberg School a public or private school?
Underberg School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Underberg School?
You can call 033 701 1040 or email secretary@underbergprimaryschool.co.za. It is located at Old Main Road, Underberg, 3257.