Hamilton Preparatory School

Hamilton Preparatory School is a private primary school in Alfred Duma, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 329 learners and 26 educators, about 12.7 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)	329
Educators (2025)	26
Learners per educator	12.7 (province average 14.5)
EMIS number	500442890

Address and location

Street address	75 Willis Str Ladysmith 3370
Postal address	P.O.Box 1533,ladysmith,3370
Town	Alfred Duma
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Education district	Uthukela
Circuit	Klipriver
Municipality	Alfred Duma Local Municipality
Ward	52308022

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.