Forest Hill Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Forest Hill Primary School
Forest Hill Primary School functions as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Umgungundlovu education district. The school recorded 1106 learners and 41 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Forest Hill Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Forest Hill Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Forest Hill Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Forest Hill Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,106 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Forest Hill Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Pmb Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 97 Greytown Road, Woodlands Pietermaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 667, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Curriculum & Academics
Forest Hill Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Forest Hill Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Forest Hill Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
97 Greytown Road, Woodlands Pietermaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
P.o. Box 667, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Phone
+27 33 387 6262Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500254634
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.