Clayridge Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Clayridge Primary School
As a public school, Clayridge Primary School provides primary school education to learners in Clayfield, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Pinetown education district. The 2025 school year recorded 405 learners taught by 16 educators, achieving a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Clayridge Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Clayridge Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Clayridge Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Clayridge Primary School reported a total enrollment of 405 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Clayridge Primary School is situated in Clayfield, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Verulam circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1 Calshot Crescent, Phoenix, Durban, 4648. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 200, Mount Edgecombe, Durban, 4300.
Curriculum & Academics
Clayridge Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Clayridge Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Clayridge Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1 Calshot Crescent, Phoenix, Durban, 4648
Postal
P.o. Box 200, Mount Edgecombe, Durban, 4300
Phone
+27 31 539 1610Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500117179
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.