Merlewood Primary School
Merlewood, KwaZulu-Natal 657 m
Private primary school
Umzumbe Rural, KwaZulu-Natal
Hlanganani Preparatory School is a private primary school in Umzumbe Rural, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 187 learners and 12 educators, about 15.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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 type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 187 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 15.6 (province average 14.5) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500156362 |
| Street address | 172372 Masinege,umzumbe Rural,4200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 318,portshepstone,4240 |
| Town | Umzumbe Rural |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ugu |
| Circuit | Ogwini |
| Municipality | Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52106017 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
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