New Hanover Prepatory
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About New Hanover Prepatory
New Hanover Prepatory is a independent primary school located in Umshwathi Rural, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 156 learners and 17 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
New Hanover Prepatory 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
New Hanover Prepatory 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, New Hanover Prepatory reported a total enrollment of 156 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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
New Hanover Prepatory is situated in Umshwathi Rural, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Wartburg circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umshwathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Lutheran Church, Umshwathi Rural, Umshwathi, 3230. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 55, Newhanover, 3230.
Curriculum & Academics
New Hanover Prepatory 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 church and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at New Hanover Prepatory 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
Lutheran Church, Umshwathi Rural, Umshwathi, 3230
Postal
P.o. Box 55, Newhanover, 3230
Phone
+27 71 670 7142Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500226588
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.