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Northern Park Primary School
Northern Park, KwaZulu-Natal
Northern Park Primary School is a public primary school in Northern Park, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 622 learners and 32 educators, about 19.4 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) | 622 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 19.4 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 188 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500236282 |
Address and location
| Street address | 25 Allan Hirst Drive,northern Park,pietermaritzburg,3201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Post Office,northern Park,pietermaritzburg,3201 |
| Town | Northern Park |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Howick |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205025 |
| 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 Northern Park Primary School
Is Northern Park Primary School a public or private school?
Northern Park Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Northern Park 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 Northern Park Primary School?
622 learners and 32 educators (about 19.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Northern Park Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500236282.
Where is Northern Park Primary School?
25 Allan Hirst Drive,northern Park,pietermaritzburg,3201. It is in Northern Park, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 342 3222.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.