Public primary school

T.P.A Full Service School

Newholme, KwaZulu-Natal

T.P.A Full Service School is a public primary school in Newholme, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 776 learners and 32 educators, about 24.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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)776
Educators (2025)32
Learners per educator24.3 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 235 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500279313

Address and location

Street address25 Aintree Road,new Holme,pietermaritzburg,3207
Postal addressP.O.Box 646,luxmi,3207
TownNewholme
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 T.P.A Full Service School

Is T.P.A Full Service School a public or private school?

T.P.A Full Service School is a public primary school.

Does T.P.A Full Service 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 T.P.A Full Service School?

776 learners and 32 educators (about 24.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of T.P.A Full Service School?

Its EMIS number is 500279313.

Where is T.P.A Full Service School?

25 Aintree Road,new Holme,pietermaritzburg,3207. It is in Newholme, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 387 1011.

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