Public primary school

Reservoir Hills Primary School

Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal

Reservoir Hills Primary School is a public primary school in Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 074 learners and 34 educators, about 31.6 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)1 074
Educators (2025)34
Learners per educator31.6 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 188 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500125541

Address and location

Street address1 Mclarthy Road,reservoir Hills,durban,4090
Postal addressP.O.Box 65897,reservoir Hills,durban,4091
TownReservoir Hills
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtPinetown
CircuitKranskloof
MunicipalityEthekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Ward59500023
Former departmentHouse 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 Reservoir Hills Primary School

Is Reservoir Hills Primary School a public or private school?

Reservoir Hills Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Reservoir Hills 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 Reservoir Hills Primary School?

1 074 learners and 34 educators (about 31.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Reservoir Hills Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 500125541.

Where is Reservoir Hills Primary School?

1 Mclarthy Road,reservoir Hills,durban,4090. It is in Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 941 6850.

Schools near Reservoir Hills Primary School

Resmount Primary Schools

Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal 488 m

PublicPrimaryQuintile 5

859 learners031 262 7867

Hillview Primary School

Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal 863 m

PublicPrimaryQuintile 5

707 learners031 262 8222

Palmiet Primary School

Clare Estate, KwaZulu-Natal 2.2 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 4

1 491 learners031 269 3195

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.