Umhlali Preparatory School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Umhlali Preparatory School
Situated in an rural part of Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlali Preparatory School functions as a public primary school within the Ilembe education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1113 learners with a teaching staff of 82, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 14:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umhlali Preparatory School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Umhlali Preparatory 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
Umhlali Preparatory 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, Umhlali Preparatory School reported a total enrollment of 1,113 learners with a teaching staff of 82 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
Umhlali Preparatory School is situated in Stanger, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Umhlali circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Kwadukuza Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Salt Rock Old Main Road, Umulali, Umhlali, 4390. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Umhlali, 4390.
Curriculum & Academics
Umhlali Preparatory School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umhlali Preparatory School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 municipality and the school buildings are owned by municipality.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Umhlali Preparatory 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
Salt Rock Old Main Road, Umulali, Umhlali, 4390
Postal
Post Office, Umhlali, 4390
Phone
+27 32 947 1065Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500287675
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.