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Howick Preparatory School
uMngeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Howick Preparatory School is a public primary school in uMngeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 727 learners and 42 educators, about 17.3 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 727 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 17.3 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 188 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500158693 |
Address and location
| Street address | Havard Street,howick,3290 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X22,howick,3290 |
| Town | uMngeni |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Howick |
| Municipality | uMngeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52202002 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
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 Howick Preparatory School
Is Howick Preparatory School a public or private school?
Howick Preparatory School is a public primary school.
Does Howick Preparatory 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 Howick Preparatory School?
727 learners and 42 educators (about 17.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Howick Preparatory School?
Its EMIS number is 500158693.
Where is Howick Preparatory School?
Havard Street,howick,3290. It is in uMngeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 330 2070.
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Mount Carmel Christian School
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Thembelihle Primary School
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Howick High School
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Cosmo Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.