H.p. Ngwenya Public Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About H.p. Ngwenya Public Primary School
Situated in Chesterville, KwaZulu-Natal, H.p. Ngwenya Public Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Umlazi education district. The school recorded 1020 learners and 26 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
H.p. Ngwenya Public Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
H.p. Ngwenya Public 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
H.p. Ngwenya Public 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, H.p. Ngwenya Public Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,020 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
H.p. Ngwenya Public Primary School is situated in Chesterville, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Umkhumbane 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: 2673 School Avenue, Chesterville Extension I, Durban, 4058. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 30094, Mayville, 4058.
Curriculum & Academics
H.p. Ngwenya Public Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
H.p. Ngwenya Public Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 H.p. Ngwenya Public 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
2673 School Avenue, Chesterville Extension I, Durban, 4058
Postal
P.o. Box 30094, Mayville, 4058
Phone
+27 31 264 1576Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500158878
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.