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Umhlali Preparatory School

Public primary school · Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Umhlali circuit)

Welcome to Umhlali Preparatory School, a public primary school serving Stanger. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,113 learners.

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

Umhlali Preparatory School is a public primary school in Stanger. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,113
Learners
82
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, Umhlali Preparatory 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 Umhlali Preparatory School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ilembe district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ilembe district with Umhlali Preparatory School.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umhlali Preparatory School, 2,690 compared with 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umhlali Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umhlali Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umhlali Preparatory School, 1,889 compared with 1,113, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Umhlali Preparatory School's 1,113, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Umhlali Preparatory School's 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umhlali Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umhlali Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Umhlali Preparatory School's 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umhlali Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umhlali Preparatory 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
Salt Rock Old Main Road, Umulali, Umhlali, 4390
Postal
Post Office, Umhlali, 4390
Telephone
032 947 1065
Website
umhlaliprep.co.za
Email
marketing@umhlaliprep.co.za
EMIS number
500287675

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umhlali 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 Umhlali Preparatory School directly, on 032 947 1065 or by email at marketing@umhlaliprep.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umhlali Preparatory 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 Umhlali Preparatory School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umhlali 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 Ilembe besides Umhlali Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Umhlali Preparatory School?
Umhlali Preparatory School reported 1,113 learners and 82 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 Umhlali Preparatory School?
Yes, Umhlali 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 Umhlali Preparatory School a public or private school?
Umhlali Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umhlali Preparatory School?
You can call 032 947 1065 or email marketing@umhlaliprep.co.za. It is located at Salt Rock Old Main Road, Umulali, Umhlali, 4390.