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Cowan House Primary School
Pietermaritzburg Nu, KwaZulu-Natal
Cowan House Primary School is a private primary school in Pietermaritzburg Nu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 419 learners and 38 educators, about 11 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (194 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 419 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 11 (province average 14.5) Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 114 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500118363 |
Address and location
| Street address | 11 Dennis Shepstone Drive,hilton,3245 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 54,hilton,3245 |
| Town | Pietermaritzburg Nu |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Sweetwaters |
| Municipality | uMngeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52202007 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Cowan House Primary School
Is Cowan House Primary School a public or private school?
Cowan House Primary School is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Cowan House Primary School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Cowan House Primary School?
419 learners and 38 educators (about 11 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 114 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Cowan House Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500118363.
Where is Cowan House Primary School?
11 Dennis Shepstone Drive,hilton,3245. It is in Pietermaritzburg Nu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 343 3261.
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.