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Hayfields Primary School

Hayfields, KwaZulu-Natal

033 396 5174 Directions

Hayfields Primary School is a public primary school in Hayfields, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 705 learners and 28 educators, about 25.2 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Learners (2025)705
Educators (2025)28
Learners per educator25.2 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 46% of 188 similar schools
EMIS number500493876

Address and location

Street addressCnr Hesketh Drive and Foxon Road Hayfields Pietermaritzburg 3201
TownHayfields
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUmgungundlovu
CircuitPmb Central
MunicipalityThe Msunduzi Local Municipality
Ward52205037
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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 Hayfields Primary School

Is Hayfields Primary School a public or private school?

Hayfields Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Hayfields 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 Hayfields Primary School?

705 learners and 28 educators (about 25.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 46% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Hayfields Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 500493876.

Where is Hayfields Primary School?

Cnr Hesketh Drive and Foxon Road Hayfields Pietermaritzburg 3201. It is in Hayfields, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 396 5174.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.