Hartley Road Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Hartley Road Primary School
With EMIS number 500324120, Hartley Road Primary School is a public primary school located in Overport, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Umlazi district. The 2025 academic year saw 1069 enrolled learners instructed by 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hartley Road 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
Hartley Road 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
Hartley Road 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, Hartley Road Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,069 learners with a teaching staff of 39 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
Hartley Road Primary School is situated in Overport, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Durban West circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 133 Hartley Overport Road, Essenwood, Durban, 4067. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 70976, Overport, 4067.
Curriculum & Academics
Hartley Road Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hartley Road Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 Hartley Road 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
133 Hartley Overport Road, Essenwood, Durban, 4067
Postal
P.o. Box 70976, Overport, 4067
Phone
+27 31 207 3498Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500324120
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.