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Astra Primary School
Croftdene, KwaZulu-Natal
Astra Primary School is a public primary school in Croftdene, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 249 learners and 11 educators, about 22.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 249 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 22.6 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 83% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500104192 |
Address and location
| Street address | 41 Dunveria Crescent,croftdene Chatsworth,durban,4030 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 56247,chatsworth,4030 |
| Town | Croftdene |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Karanja |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500073 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Astra Primary School
Is Astra Primary School a public or private school?
Astra Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Astra Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Astra Primary School?
249 learners and 11 educators (about 22.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 83% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Astra Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500104192.
Where is Astra Primary School?
41 Dunveria Crescent,croftdene Chatsworth,durban,4030. It is in Croftdene, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 403 5461.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.