Little Darlings Educare Centre
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Little Darlings Educare Centre
Little Darlings Educare Centre is registered as a independent primary school based in Merebank, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Umlazi education district. The school recorded 71 learners and 5 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Little Darlings Educare Centre 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
Little Darlings Educare Centre 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, Little Darlings Educare Centre reported a total enrollment of 71 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
Little Darlings Educare Centre is situated in Merebank, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Merewent Extension circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 61 Bikaner Road, Merebank, Bluff, 4052. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Merebank, 4052.
Curriculum & Academics
Little Darlings Educare Centre 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Little Darlings Educare Centre 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
61 Bikaner Road, Merebank, Bluff, 4052
Postal
Post Office, Merebank, 4052
Phone
+27 31 461 5999Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500401487
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.