Northdene Preparatory School
Northdene, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Public primary school
Northdene Primary School
Northdene, KwaZulu-Natal
Northdene Primary School is a public primary school in Northdene, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 335 learners and 10 educators, about 33.5 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 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) | 335 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 33.5 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 8% of 188 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500236208 |
Address and location
| Street address | 63 Schooldale Road,northdene,pinetown,4064 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 34036,northdene,queensburgh,4093 |
| Town | Northdene |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Westville |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500063 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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 Northdene Primary School
Is Northdene Primary School a public or private school?
Northdene Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Northdene 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 Northdene Primary School?
335 learners and 10 educators (about 33.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 8% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Northdene Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500236208.
Where is Northdene Primary School?
63 Schooldale Road,northdene,pinetown,4064. It is in Northdene, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 708 3652.
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