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Cowan House Primary School

Private primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Sweetwaters circuit)

In Umgungundlovu district, Cowan House Primary School operates as a private primary school. Around 419 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Cowan House Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Cowan House Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around Umgungundlovu district. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

419
Learners
38
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Cowan House Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Cowan House Primary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Cowan House Primary School, 2,003 compared with 419; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cowan House Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Cowan House Primary School's 419; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Cowan House Primary School's 419; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cowan House Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Cowan House Primary School's 419; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cowan House Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Cowan House Primary School, 1,640 compared with 419; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cowan House Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
11 Dennis Shepstone Drive, Hilton, 3245
Postal
P.o.box 54, Hilton, 3245
Telephone
033 343 3261
Website
cowanhouse.co.za
Email
admin@cowanhouse.co.za
EMIS number
500118363

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cowan House Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Cowan House Primary School directly, on 033 343 3261 or by email at info@cowanhouse.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cowan House Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Cowan House Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cowan House Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Cowan House Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Cowan House Primary School?
Cowan House Primary School reported 419 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Cowan House Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Cowan House Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Cowan House Primary School a public or private school?
Cowan House Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Cowan House Primary School?
You can call 033 343 3261 or email info@cowanhouse.co.za. It is located at 11 Dennis Shepstone Drive, Hilton, 3245.