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Little Darlings Educare Centre

Private primary school · Merebank, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)

Little Darlings Educare Centre is a private primary school in Merebank. The school's roll stands at roughly 71 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Little Darlings Educare Centre, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Merebank, Little Darlings Educare Centre is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

71
Learners
5
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Little Darlings Educare Centre 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 Little Darlings Educare Centre directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Little Darlings Educare Centre.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Little Darlings Educare Centre's 71; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Little Darlings Educare Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Little Darlings Educare Centre's 71; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Little Darlings Educare Centre, 1,912 compared with 71; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Little Darlings Educare Centre, 1,897 compared with 71; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Little Darlings Educare Centre, 1,887 compared with 71; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
61 Bikaner Road, Merebank, Bluff, 4052
Postal
Post Office, Merebank, 4052
Telephone
031 461 5999
Website
littledarlingseducare.co.za
Email
info@littledarlingseducare.co.za
EMIS number
500401487

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Little Darlings Educare Centre?
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 Little Darlings Educare Centre directly, on 031 461 5999 or by email at littledarlings@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Little Darlings Educare Centre?
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 Little Darlings Educare Centre the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Little Darlings Educare Centre to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Little Darlings Educare Centre?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Little Darlings Educare Centre?
Little Darlings Educare Centre reported 71 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Little Darlings Educare Centre?
Yes. As a private school, Little Darlings Educare Centre 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 Little Darlings Educare Centre a public or private school?
Little Darlings Educare Centre is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Little Darlings Educare Centre?
You can call 031 461 5999 or email littledarlings@telkomsa.net. It is located at 61 Bikaner Road, Merebank, Bluff, 4052.