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Holy Childhood School

Private primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Eshowe circuit)

Welcome to Holy Childhood School, a private primary school serving King Cetshwayo district. It currently teaches around 267 learners.

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

Holy Childhood School is a private primary school in King Cetshwayo district. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

267
Learners
23
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Holy Childhood 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

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Holy Childhood School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Holy Childhood School's 267; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Childhood School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Childhood School, 2,166 compared with 267; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Holy Childhood School's 267; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Childhood School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Childhood School, 1,763 compared with 267; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Childhood School, 1,742 compared with 267; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Holy Childhood School, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
Private Bag X553, Eshowe, 3815
Telephone
035 474 1225
Website
holychildhood.co.za
Email
info@holychildhood.co.za
EMIS number
500158286

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Holy Childhood 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 Holy Childhood School directly, on 035 474 1225 or by email at holychildhood@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Holy Childhood 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 Holy Childhood School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Holy Childhood School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Holy Childhood School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Holy Childhood School?
Holy Childhood School reported 267 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Holy Childhood School?
Yes. As a private school, Holy Childhood 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 Holy Childhood School a public or private school?
Holy Childhood School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Holy Childhood School?
You can call 035 474 1225 or email holychildhood@telkomsa.net. It is located at Holy Childhood School, Eshowe, 3815.