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Maidstone Primary School
Maidstone Village, KwaZulu-Natal
Maidstone Primary School is a public primary school in Maidstone Village, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 399 learners and 20 educators, about 20 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) | 399 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 20 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 89% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500193769 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2 School Road,tongaat,maidstone,4380 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 16,maidstone,4380 |
| Town | Maidstone Village |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Tongaat |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500062 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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 Maidstone Primary School
Is Maidstone Primary School a public or private school?
Maidstone Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Maidstone 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 Maidstone Primary School?
399 learners and 20 educators (about 20 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 89% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Maidstone Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500193769.
Where is Maidstone Primary School?
2 School Road,tongaat,maidstone,4380. It is in Maidstone Village, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 032 944 1502.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.