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Northdale Primary School

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

Welcome to Northdale Primary School, a public primary school serving Northdale. The school's roll stands at roughly 577 learners.

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

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

577
Learners
22
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, Northdale 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 Northdale Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Northdale Primary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Northdale Primary School, 2,003 compared with 577; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Northdale Primary School's 577, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Northdale Primary School's 577; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northdale Primary 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 Northdale Primary School's 577; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northdale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Northdale Primary School, 1,640 compared with 577; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northdale Primary 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
20 Dresda Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal
Post Office, Northdale, 3201
Telephone
033 387 4045
Email
northdaleprimaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500236171

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northdale 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 Northdale Primary School directly, on 033 387 4045 or by email at northdaleprimaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northdale 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 Northdale Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Northdale 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 Umgungundlovu besides Northdale Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Northdale Primary School?
Northdale Primary School reported 577 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Northdale Primary School?
Yes, Northdale 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 Northdale Primary School a public or private school?
Northdale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Northdale Primary School?
You can call 033 387 4045 or email northdaleprimaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at 20 Dresda Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.