Howick West Primary School

Howick West Primary 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 1 027 learners and 32 educators, about 32.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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)	1 027
Educators (2025)	32
Learners per educator	32.1 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	500158804

Address and location

Street address	14 Rangeview Road,howickwest,howick,3290
Postal address	P.O.Box 1005,howick,3290
Town	uMngeni
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Education district	Umgungundlovu
Circuit	Howick
Municipality	uMngeni Local Municipality
Ward	52202012
Former department	House of Delegates(HOD)

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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.