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Hamilton Preparatory School

PrimaryIndependent EMIS: 500442890

Uthukela, Uthukela, KwaZulu-Natal

329
Learners
13:1
Learners per educator
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Hamilton Preparatory School?

Hamilton Preparatory School is an independent primary school in Uthukela, within the Uthukela education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 329 enrolled learners and 26 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1. EMIS classifies the location as to be updated.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Hamilton Preparatory School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 65% of similar schools

(Independent Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

75 Willis Str Ladysmith 3370
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Ladysmith1.1 km
Newcastle89.3 km
Pietermaritzburg130.2 km
Pinetown175.4 km
Ballito177 km
Westville180.4 km

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What other schools are near Hamilton Preparatory School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

New Life Christian Academy
PrimaryIndependent
176 learners 11 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 42% of similar schools

Uthukela · 0.3km away
Egerton Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,221 learners 48 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 73% of similar schools

Egerton · 0.6km away
Ladysmith High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
952 learners 46 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

Uthukela · 0.6km away
Harvest Combined School
SecondaryIndependent
271 learners 19 educators 14:1

Fewer learners per educator than 22% of similar schools

Egerton · 0.8km away
Keate Street Public School
PrimaryPublicQ5
667 learners 20 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 9% of similar schools

Klip River · 1.2km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (independent).

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Hamilton Preparatory School.

New Life Christian Academy
PrimaryIndependent
176 learners 11 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 42% of similar schools

Uthukela
Sivaton Private School
PrimaryIndependent
40 learners 9 educators 4:1

Fewer learners per educator than 99% of similar schools

Uthukela
St Gregory Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
115 learners 11 educators 11:1

Fewer learners per educator than 83% of similar schools

Uthukela

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.