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Highstone Primary School
Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal
Highstone Primary School is a public primary school in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 398 learners and 14 educators, about 28.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 398 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 28.4 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500155141 |
Address and location
| Street address | Highstone Road,whetstone,durban,4080 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 60558,phoenix,4080 |
| Town | Phoenix |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Phoenix Central |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500052 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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 Highstone Primary School
Is Highstone Primary School a public or private school?
Highstone Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Highstone 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Highstone Primary School?
398 learners and 14 educators (about 28.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Highstone Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500155141.
Where is Highstone Primary School?
Highstone Road,whetstone,durban,4080. It is in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 530 7531.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.