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Northlands Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal
Northlands Primary School is a public primary school in Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 418 learners and 16 educators, about 26.1 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) | 418 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 26.1 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500236393 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gaysing Road,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 998,luxmi,3207 |
| Town | Northdale |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Northdale |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205031 |
| 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 Northlands Primary School
Is Northlands Primary School a public or private school?
Northlands Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Northlands 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 Northlands Primary School?
418 learners and 16 educators (about 26.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Northlands Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500236393.
Where is Northlands Primary School?
Gaysing Road,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207. It is in Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 387 1872.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.