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Virginia Preparatory School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

In Umlazi district, Virginia Preparatory School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 562 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Virginia Preparatory School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Virginia Preparatory School is a public primary school serving families in and around Umlazi district. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

562
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Virginia 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 Virginia Preparatory School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Virginia Preparatory School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Virginia Preparatory School, 2,782 compared with 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Virginia Preparatory School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Virginia Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Virginia Preparatory School, 1,964 compared with 562, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Virginia Preparatory School's 562, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Virginia Preparatory School's 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Virginia Preparatory School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Virginia Preparatory School's 562, 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
125 Margaret Maytom Avenue, Durban North, Durban, 4022
Postal
Private Bag X4, Glenashley, 4022
Telephone
031 563 6986
Website
virginiaprep.co.za
Email
virginia@virginiaprep.co.za
EMIS number
500292448

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Virginia 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 Virginia Preparatory School directly, on 031 563 6986 or by email at virginia@virginiaprep.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Virginia 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 Virginia Preparatory School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Virginia 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 Virginia Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Virginia Preparatory School?
Virginia Preparatory School reported 562 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Virginia Preparatory School?
Yes, Virginia 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 Virginia Preparatory School a public or private school?
Virginia Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Virginia Preparatory School?
You can call 031 563 6986 or email virginia@virginiaprep.co.za. It is located at 125 Margaret Maytom Avenue, Durban North, Durban, 4022.