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Smiley Kids Educational Centre

Private primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ondini circuit)

In Zululand district, Smiley Kids Educational Centre operates as a private primary school. Around 193 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Smiley Kids Educational Centre: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Smiley Kids Educational Centre is a private primary school serving families in and around Zululand district. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

193
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Smiley Kids Educational Centre sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Smiley Kids Educational Centre.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Smiley Kids Educational Centre's 193; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Kids Educational Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Smiley Kids Educational Centre's 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Kids Educational Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Smiley Kids Educational Centre, 1,651 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Kids Educational Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Smiley Kids Educational Centre, 1,650 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Kids Educational Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Smiley Kids Educational Centre's 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Kids Educational Centre 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
1567 D Unomdayana Street Ulundi Ulundi 3838
Telephone
087 945 2492
Website
smileykids.co.za
Email
info@smileykids.co.za
EMIS number
500505753

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Smiley Kids Educational 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 Smiley Kids Educational Centre directly, on 087 945 2492 or by email at smileykids.acc@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Smiley Kids Educational Centre?
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 Smiley Kids Educational Centre the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Smiley Kids Educational Centre to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Smiley Kids Educational Centre?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Smiley Kids Educational Centre?
Smiley Kids Educational Centre reported 193 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Smiley Kids Educational Centre?
Yes. As a private school, Smiley Kids Educational 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 Smiley Kids Educational Centre a public or private school?
Smiley Kids Educational Centre is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Smiley Kids Educational Centre?
You can call 087 945 2492 or email smileykids.acc@gmail.com. It is located at 1567 D Unomdayana Street Ulundi Ulundi 3838.