Hayfields Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Hayfields Primary School
Hayfields Primary School (EMIS 500493876) serves the Hayfields community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 705 learners taught by 28 educators, achieving a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hayfields 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
Hayfields 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
Hayfields 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, Hayfields Primary School reported a total enrollment of 705 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hayfields Primary School is situated in Hayfields, 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 not specified.
The school's physical address is: Cnr Hesketh Drive And Foxon Road Hayfields Pietermaritzburg 3201. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Hayfields Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Hayfields 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
Cnr Hesketh Drive And Foxon Road Hayfields Pietermaritzburg 3201
Phone
+27 33 396 5174Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500493876
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.