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Umhlali Preparatory School
Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal
Umhlali Preparatory School is a public primary school in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 113 learners and 82 educators, about 13.6 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 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) | 1 113 |
| Educators (2025) | 82 |
| Learners per educator | 13.6 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500287675 |
Address and location
| Street address | Salt Rock Old Main Road,umulali,umhlali,4390 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Post Office,umhlali,4390 |
| Town | Stanger |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ilembe |
| Circuit | Umhlali |
| Municipality | KwaDukuza Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52902022 |
| 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 Umhlali Preparatory School
Is Umhlali Preparatory School a public or private school?
Umhlali Preparatory School is a public primary school.
Does Umhlali Preparatory 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 Umhlali Preparatory School?
1 113 learners and 82 educators (about 13.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Umhlali Preparatory School?
Its EMIS number is 500287675.
Where is Umhlali Preparatory School?
Salt Rock Old Main Road,umulali,umhlali,4390. It is in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. Phone 032 947 1065.
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