Public primary school

Rosefern Primary School

Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal

Rosefern 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 375 learners and 17 educators, about 22.1 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)375
Educators (2025)17
Learners per educator22.1 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 235 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500256299

Address and location

Street address40 Munireddy,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207
Postal addressP.O.Box 465,luxmi,pietermaritzburg,3207
TownNorthdale
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUmgungundlovu
CircuitNorthdale
MunicipalityThe Msunduzi Local Municipality
Ward52205031
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 Rosefern Primary School

Is Rosefern Primary School a public or private school?

Rosefern Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Rosefern 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 Rosefern Primary School?

375 learners and 17 educators (about 22.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Rosefern Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 500256299.

Where is Rosefern Primary School?

40 Munireddy,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207. It is in Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 387 7839.

Schools near Rosefern Primary School

Heather Secondary School

Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 746 m

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 4
97.2% matric 2025

1 207 learners033 391 5981

Christian Life Academy

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal 936 m

PrivatePrimary

107 learners033 342 6143

Woodlands Secondary School

Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 4
81.8% matric 2025

1 366 learners033 387 1620

All schools in Northdale ›

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