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Epworth Primary School

Private primary school · Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Northdale circuit)

Welcome to Epworth Primary School, a private primary school serving Scottsville. It currently teaches around 355 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Epworth Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Epworth Primary School is a private primary school in Scottsville. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

355
Learners
31
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Epworth 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

Here is how Epworth Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Epworth Primary School, 2,003 compared with 355; 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 Epworth 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 Epworth Primary School's 355; 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 Epworth Primary School's 355; 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 Epworth 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 Epworth Primary School's 355; 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 Epworth Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Epworth Primary School, 1,640 compared with 355; 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 Epworth 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
95 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3290
Postal
Private Bag X08, Scottsville, 3290
Telephone
033 846 2500
Website
epworth.co.za
Email
marketing@epworth.co.za
EMIS number
500139379

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Epworth 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 Epworth Primary School directly, on 033 846 2500, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Epworth 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 Epworth Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Epworth 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 Epworth Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Epworth Primary School?
Epworth Primary School reported 355 learners and 31 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 Epworth Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Epworth 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 Epworth Primary School a public or private school?
Epworth Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Epworth Primary School?
You can call 033 846 2500. It is located at 95 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3290.