Greenwood Park Primary School
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Public primary school
North Crest Primary School
Parkhill, KwaZulu-Natal
North Crest Primary School is a public primary school in Parkhill, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 733 learners and 26 educators, about 28.2 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) | 733 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 28.2 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 188 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500236097 |
Address and location
| Street address | 6 Benbrow Road,redhill,durban,4071 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X504,redhill,4071 |
| Town | Parkhill |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Emgeni North |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500036 |
| 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 North Crest Primary School
Is North Crest Primary School a public or private school?
North Crest Primary School is a public primary school.
Does North Crest 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 5 school.
How many learners are at North Crest Primary School?
733 learners and 26 educators (about 28.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of North Crest Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500236097.
Where is North Crest Primary School?
6 Benbrow Road,redhill,durban,4071. It is in Parkhill, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 563 8277.
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St Barnabas Independent School
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Briardene Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.