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Hamilton Preparatory School

Private primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Klipriver circuit)

Hamilton Preparatory School is a private primary school in Uthukela district. Around 329 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Uthukela district, Hamilton Preparatory School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

329
Learners
26
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hamilton Preparatory School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Hamilton Preparatory School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Hamilton Preparatory School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Hamilton Preparatory School's 329; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Hamilton Preparatory School's 329; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hamilton Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Hamilton Preparatory School's 329; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hamilton Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Hamilton Preparatory School's 329; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hamilton Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Hamilton Preparatory School's 329; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hamilton Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
75 Willis Str Ladysmith 3370
Postal
P.o.box 1533, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
036 635 4246
Website
hamilton.org.za
Email
info@hamilton.org.za
EMIS number
500442890

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hamilton 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 Hamilton Preparatory School directly, on 036 635 4246 or by email at admin@hamilton.org.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hamilton Preparatory 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Hamilton Preparatory School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hamilton Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Hamilton Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Hamilton Preparatory School?
Hamilton Preparatory School reported 329 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Hamilton Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Hamilton Preparatory 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 Hamilton Preparatory School a public or private school?
Hamilton Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Hamilton Preparatory School?
You can call 036 635 4246 or email admin@hamilton.org.za. It is located at 75 Willis Str Ladysmith 3370.