Public primary school

Clarence Primary School

Greyville, KwaZulu-Natal

Clarence Primary School is a public primary school in Greyville, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 100 learners and 41 educators, about 26.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)1 100
Educators (2025)41
Learners per educator26.8 (province average 30.8)
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500116920

Address and location

Street address20 Mitchell Cres Crescent,greyville,durban,4125
Postal addressPrivate Bag X02,greyville,4023
TownGreyville
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUmlazi
CircuitKwakangela
MunicipalityEthekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Ward59500027
Former departmentHouse of Assembly(HOA)

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.

Schools near Clarence Primary School

Durban Girls' College

Musgrave, KwaZulu-Natal 1.0 km

PrivateCombined

778 learners031 268 7200

Orient Islamic School

Greyville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km

PrivateCombined
98.8% matric 2025

1 107 learners031 655 0952

Durban Girls Secondary School

Greyville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 5
92.6% matric 2025

1 208 learners031 309 3925

All schools in Greyville ›

Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.