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Howick Preparatory School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Howick circuit)

In Umgungundlovu district, Howick Preparatory School operates as a public primary school. Around 727 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

727
Learners
42
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, Howick 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 Howick Preparatory School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Howick Preparatory School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Howick Preparatory School, 2,003 compared with 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Howick Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Howick Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Howick Preparatory School's 727, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Howick Preparatory School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Howick Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Howick Preparatory 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 Howick Preparatory School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Howick Preparatory School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Howick Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Howick Preparatory School, 1,640 compared with 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Howick Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Howick Preparatory 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
Havard Street, Howick, 3290
Postal
Private Bag X22, Howick, 3290
Telephone
033 330 2070
Website
howickprepschool.co.za
Email
info@howickprepschool.co.za
EMIS number
500158693

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Howick 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 Howick Preparatory School directly, on 033 330 2070 or by email at info@howickprepschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Howick 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 Howick Preparatory School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Howick 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 Umgungundlovu besides Howick Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Howick Preparatory School?
Howick Preparatory School reported 727 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Howick Preparatory School?
Yes, Howick 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 Howick Preparatory School a public or private school?
Howick Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Howick Preparatory School?
You can call 033 330 2070 or email info@howickprepschool.co.za. It is located at Havard Street, Howick, 3290.