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Glenwood Preparatory School

Public primary school · Glenwood, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

In Glenwood, Glenwood Preparatory School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 853 learners.

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

Glenwood Preparatory School is a public primary school serving families in and around Glenwood. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

853
Learners
47
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Glenwood Preparatory School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Glenwood Preparatory School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Glenwood Preparatory School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Glenwood Preparatory School, 2,782 compared with 853; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenwood Preparatory School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Glenwood Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenwood Preparatory School, 1,964 compared with 853, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Glenwood Preparatory School's 853, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Glenwood Preparatory School's 853; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenwood Preparatory School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Glenwood Preparatory School's 853, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Bath Road, Glenwood, Durban, 4001
Postal
Post Office, Durban, 4001
Telephone
031 201 5165
Email
info@glenwoodprep.co.za
EMIS number
500246198

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Glenwood Preparatory 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 Glenwood Preparatory School directly, on 031 201 5165 or by email at info@glenwoodprep.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Glenwood Preparatory 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 Glenwood Preparatory School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Glenwood Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Glenwood Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Glenwood Preparatory School?
Glenwood Preparatory School reported 853 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Glenwood Preparatory School?
Yes, Glenwood Preparatory School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Glenwood Preparatory School a public or private school?
Glenwood Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Glenwood Preparatory School?
You can call 031 201 5165 or email info@glenwoodprep.co.za. It is located at Bath Road, Glenwood, Durban, 4001.