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Carrington Heights Primary School
Carrington Heights, KwaZulu-Natal
Carrington Heights Primary School is a public primary school in Carrington Heights, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 679 learners and 22 educators, about 30.9 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 679 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 30.9 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 20% of 188 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500114626 |
Address and location
| Street address | 52 Mountain Rise,carrington Heights,durban,4001 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Post Office,carrington Heights,4001 |
| Town | Carrington Heights |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Ethusini |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500101 |
| Former department | House 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.
Questions about Carrington Heights Primary School
Is Carrington Heights Primary School a public or private school?
Carrington Heights Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Carrington Heights 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 5 school.
How many learners are at Carrington Heights Primary School?
679 learners and 22 educators (about 30.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 20% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Carrington Heights Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500114626.
Where is Carrington Heights Primary School?
52 Mountain Rise,carrington Heights,durban,4001. It is in Carrington Heights, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 079 687 2265.
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