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Golden Hours School

Public special needs education school, intellectual disability specialisation · Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

Golden Hours School is a public school in Durban North. It currently teaches around 270 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Golden Hours School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Durban North, Golden Hours School is a public school.

270
Learners
25
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Intellectual Disability
Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Golden Hours School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Golden Hours School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.


District comparison

Umlazi district

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Golden Hours School's 270; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golden Hours School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golden Hours School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Golden Hours School's 270; is a public primary school, a different phase than Golden Hours School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Golden Hours School, 1,912 compared with 270; is a public primary school, a different phase than Golden Hours School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Golden Hours School, 1,897 compared with 270; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golden Hours School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Golden Hours School, 1,887 compared with 270; is a public primary school, a different phase than Golden Hours School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
160 Soofie Saheb Drive, Durban North, Durban, 4065
Postal
P.o.box 35218, Northway, 4051
Telephone
031 564 2350
Email
principal@goldenhoursschool.co.za
EMIS number
500150664

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Golden Hours 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 Golden Hours School directly, on 031 564 2350 or by email at principal@goldenhoursschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Golden Hours School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Golden Hours School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Golden Hours 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 Golden Hours School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Golden Hours School?
Golden Hours School reported 270 learners and 25 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 Golden Hours School?
Yes, Golden Hours 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.
What are Golden Hours School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Golden Hours School.
Is Golden Hours School a public or private school?
Golden Hours School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Golden Hours School?
You can call 031 564 2350 or email principal@goldenhoursschool.co.za. It is located at 160 Soofie Saheb Drive, Durban North, Durban, 4065.