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Verulam Primary School

Public primary school · Brindhaven, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Tongaat circuit)

Welcome to Verulam Primary School, a public primary school serving Brindhaven. Around 672 learners are enrolled here.

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Verulam Primary School is a public primary school in Brindhaven. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

672
Learners
19
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, Verulam 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 Verulam Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Verulam Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Verulam Primary School, 2,756 compared with 672; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Verulam Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verulam Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Verulam Primary School, 2,130 compared with 672, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Verulam Primary School's 672, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Verulam Primary School, 2,007 compared with 672, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Verulam Primary School, 1,978 compared with 672; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Verulam Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verulam 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
5 Russon Street, Brindhaven, Verulam, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 190, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
032 533 1347
Email
verulamprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500291745

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Verulam 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 Verulam Primary School directly, on 032 533 1347 or by email at verulamprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Verulam 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 Verulam Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Verulam 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 Verulam Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Verulam Primary School?
Verulam Primary School reported 672 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Primary School?
Yes, Verulam 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 Verulam Primary School a public or private school?
Verulam Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Verulam Primary School?
You can call 032 533 1347 or email verulamprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 5 Russon Street, Brindhaven, Verulam, 4340.