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Waterloo Primary School

Public primary school · Waterloo, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Verulam circuit)

Waterloo Primary School is a public primary school based in Waterloo. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Waterloo, Waterloo Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,277
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Waterloo Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Waterloo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Waterloo Primary School's 1,277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waterloo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterloo 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 Waterloo Primary School's 1,277, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterloo Primary School, 2,020 compared with 1,277, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Waterloo Primary School's 1,277, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Waterloo Primary School's 1,277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waterloo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterloo 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
Off Python Road, Waterloo, Verulam, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 1264, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
032 533 4785
Email
waterlooprim@gmail.com
EMIS number
500294853

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Waterloo 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 Waterloo Primary School directly, on 032 533 4785 or by email at waterlooprim@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Waterloo 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 Waterloo Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Waterloo 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 Waterloo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Waterloo Primary School?
Waterloo Primary School reported 1,277 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Waterloo Primary School?
No. Waterloo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Waterloo Primary School a public or private school?
Waterloo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Waterloo Primary School?
You can call 032 533 4785 or email waterlooprim@gmail.com. It is located at Off Python Road, Waterloo, Verulam, 4340.