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Verulam Independent School

Private primary school · Temple Valley, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Verulam circuit)

Verulam Independent School is a private primary school in Temple Valley. The school's roll stands at roughly 218 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Verulam Independent School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Temple Valley, Verulam Independent School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

218
Learners
16
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Verulam Independent School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Verulam Independent School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Verulam Independent School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Verulam Independent School's 218; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verulam Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Verulam Independent School's 218; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Verulam Independent School, 2,020 compared with 218; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Verulam Independent School's 218; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Verulam Independent School's 218; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verulam Independent 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
1113 Luxmi Road, Valdin Heights, Verulam, 3440
Postal
P.o.box 341, Verulam, 3440
Telephone
032 533 0000
Email
vi.school10@gmail.com
EMIS number
500339993

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Verulam Independent 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 Verulam Independent School directly, on 032 533 0000 or by email at vi.school10@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Verulam Independent 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 Verulam Independent School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Verulam Independent School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Verulam Independent School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Verulam Independent School?
Verulam Independent School reported 218 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Verulam Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Verulam Independent School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Verulam Independent School a public or private school?
Verulam Independent School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Verulam Independent School?
You can call 032 533 0000 or email vi.school10@gmail.com. It is located at 1113 Luxmi Road, Valdin Heights, Verulam, 3440.