Artificial Grass for Schools
Artificial grass for schools is hard-wearing synthetic turf for sports fields, multi-sport courts and playgrounds that can be used every day in any weather. Multiturf has installed school sports surfaces and playgrounds across South Africa for 20 years, including 18 playgrounds for Curro Schools.
Where Schools Use Artificial Grass
Multifunctional sports pitches
One surface for hockey, football, cricket, netball and basketball, with line markings for each sport.
Hockey and mini hockey astro
Sand-dressed or water-based systems for fast, even ball roll.
Cricket nets
Short, dense turf with a true bounce for practice lanes.
Football fields and five-a-side pitches
40mm sand and rubber infill systems for traction and shock absorption.
Playgrounds and pre-primary areas
Soft turf laid over a shock pad under play equipment, with no mud or dust.
Quads and break-time areas
A green, clean surface that stays usable after rain.
Our Work
Why Schools Choose Artificial Grass
- Pupils can play every day, including after rain, so fewer fixtures and PE lessons are cancelled.
- No watering, which matters for schools facing water restrictions and rising municipal bills.
- Low maintenance — no mowing, fertiliser or re-seeding, and no worn goal-mouths or bare patches.
- An even surface with no holes, stones or roots, which lowers the risk of trips and twisted ankles.
- One multifunctional pitch can replace separate grass fields and hard courts where space is tight.
School Projects We Have Completed
- Eden College, Salt Rock — 900m² multifunctional pitch for hockey, football and basketball.
- Empangeni High School — 2,000m² of tennis, netball and basketball courts resurfaced in monofilament turf with a basketball click system.
- Umhlali School — 13mm multifunctional pitch for cricket, hockey, football and basketball.
- Orient Islamic School, Durban — football and multifunctional courts on a 40mm sand and rubber infill system.
- Kloof Junior Primary — 1,400m² multifunctional sports surface.
- Atholton School, Umhlanga — 900m² multifunctional surface.
- Glenwood Preparatory School — 700m² mini hockey astro.
- Durban Prep School, Warner Beach — hockey pitch.
- Durban North Primary School — cricket and multifunctional surface.
- Curro Schools — 18 playgrounds nationwide.
- Aga Khan Academy, Kenya — school sports turf.
Guide Pricing for Schools
Turf-only guide prices: multifunctional court turf from R398/m², five-a-side football from R440/m², hockey from R398/m² (water-based from R496/m²), cricket from R258/m² and tennis from R398/m². Rubber crumb infill for sports turf is R36/m². School projects are quoted after a site visit, since base preparation, shock pad, fencing and site access change the final price. Full breakdown on our installation price page.
How a School Installation Works
- Site visitWe measure the area, check drainage and access, and discuss which sports the surface needs to carry.
- Quote and system choiceA written quote with the turf system, infill and shock pad recommended for your use.
- Base preparationRemoving the old surface, then levelling and compacting a stable, free-draining base.
- Turf installationLaying, joining and infilling the turf, plus line markings and sports equipment where required.
- HandoverMaintenance guidance for grounds staff, with optional scheduled maintenance visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is artificial grass safe for school children?
Yes. School turf systems use non-toxic polyethylene fibres with rubber or sand infill, and play areas can be laid over a shock pad to soften falls. The surface stays even all year, so there are no holes, mud patches or exposed roots for children to trip on.
How much does artificial grass for a school cost?
Turf-only guide prices start from R398/m² for multifunctional sports court turf, R440/m² for football and R258/m² for cricket. Playgrounds and full sports fields are priced per project, because base preparation, shock pad and site access all affect the final cost. Multiturf gives schools a full written quote after a site visit.
Can one artificial surface be used for several sports?
Yes. A multifunctional turf pitch can carry hockey, football, cricket, netball and basketball on one surface, with line markings for each code and a click basketball system where needed. Eden College, Umhlali School and Empangeni High School all use this setup.
How long does artificial grass last at a school?
A properly installed school sports surface typically lasts 8 to 10 years under daily PE, break-time and match use. Lifespan depends on how heavily it is used and how well it is brushed and topped up with infill.
Does artificial grass need maintenance?
Artificial grass is low maintenance. It needs no mowing, watering or fertiliser, but it should be brushed regularly, kept clear of leaves and debris, and have its infill levels checked. A professional maintenance visit once or twice a year keeps a school pitch playing well.
Can artificial grass be installed during the school term?
Yes. Most school pitches and playgrounds are installed in a few weeks, and work can be planned around the school holidays or fenced off from pupils during term time.
Read our guide on choosing the right artificial sports turf for your school or club, or see turf types by sport on our sports artificial grass page.
Feeling is believing
Photos only tell half the story. Walk on it, run your hand through it and you feel the density: thick, even blades that spring back up after play.
- Dense, even pile that stays upright
- UV-stabilised yarn made for the South African sun
- Soft underfoot and safe for children and pets
- Low maintenance and quick to drain after rain
- 20 years of installs across South Africa
Ready to start your project?
Book a site visit and get a written quote from Multiturf.