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Northdene Preparatory School

Public primary school · Northdene, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umkhumbane circuit)

Northdene Preparatory School is a public primary school based in Northdene. It currently teaches around 843 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Northdene Preparatory School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Northdene, Northdene Preparatory School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

843
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Northdene Preparatory School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Northdene Preparatory School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Northdene Preparatory School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Northdene Preparatory School's 843; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northdene Preparatory School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northdene Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Northdene Preparatory School's 843, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northdene Preparatory School, 1,912 compared with 843, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northdene Preparatory School, 1,897 compared with 843; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northdene Preparatory School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northdene Preparatory School, 1,887 compared with 843, 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
64 Pioneer Road, Northdene, Durban, 4093
Postal
P.o.box 64, Northdene, 4093
Telephone
031 708 4478
Website
northdeneprep.co.za
Email
admin@northdeneprep.co.za
EMIS number
500236245

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northdene 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 Northdene Preparatory School directly, on 031 708 4478 or by email at admin@northdeneprep.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northdene Preparatory School?
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 Northdene Preparatory School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Northdene 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 Umlazi besides Northdene Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Northdene Preparatory School?
Northdene Preparatory School reported 843 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Northdene Preparatory School?
Yes, Northdene 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 Northdene Preparatory School a public or private school?
Northdene Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Northdene Preparatory School?
You can call 031 708 4478 or email admin@northdeneprep.co.za. It is located at 64 Pioneer Road, Northdene, Durban, 4093.