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Merry Hill Primary School

Public primary school · Bayview, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)

Welcome to Merry Hill Primary School, a public primary school serving Bayview. The school's roll stands at roughly 386 learners.

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

Merry Hill Primary School is a public primary school in Bayview. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

386
Learners
16
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Merry Hill Primary 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 Merry Hill Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Merry Hill Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Merry Hill Primary School, 2,782 compared with 386; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merry Hill Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merry Hill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Merry Hill Primary School, 1,964 compared with 386, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Merry Hill Primary School's 386, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Merry Hill Primary School's 386; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merry Hill Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Merry Hill Primary School's 386, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Corner Pelican And Turnstone Street, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56567, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 400 2551
Email
merryhillprimary@hotmail.co.za
EMIS number
500207977

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Merry Hill Primary 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 Merry Hill Primary School directly, on 031 400 2551 or by email at merryhillprimary@hotmail.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Merry Hill Primary 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 Merry Hill Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Merry Hill Primary 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 Merry Hill Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Merry Hill Primary School?
Merry Hill Primary School reported 386 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Merry Hill Primary School?
Yes, Merry Hill Primary 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 Merry Hill Primary School a public or private school?
Merry Hill Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Merry Hill Primary School?
You can call 031 400 2551 or email merryhillprimary@hotmail.co.za. It is located at Corner Pelican And Turnstone Street, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.