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North Crest Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500236097

Umlazi, Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal

733
Learners
28:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is North Crest Primary School?

North Crest Primary School is a public primary school in Umlazi, within the Umlazi education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 733 enrolled learners and 26 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

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

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at North Crest Primary 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 31% of similar schools

(Q5 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

6 Benbrow Road,Redhill,Durban,4071
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Umhlanga8.5 km
Durban CBD8.6 km
Westville10.8 km
Pinetown16.3 km
Ballito32.5 km
Amanzimtoti33 km

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Location

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What other schools are near North Crest Primary School?

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

Greenwood Park Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
939 learners 28 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 27% of similar schools

Greenwood Park · 0.6km away
Parkhill Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,012 learners 33 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 8% of similar schools

Greenwood Park · 0.8km away
Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School
CombinedIndependent
672 learners 47 educators 14:1

Fewer learners per educator than 27% of similar schools

Durban North · 1km away
Chelsea Preparatory School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,068 learners 57 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Durban North · 1.3km away
Northlands Girls' High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
838 learners 57 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 94% of similar schools

Durban North · 1.3km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to North Crest Primary School.

Chelsea Preparatory School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,068 learners 57 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Durban North
Rosehill Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
398 learners 23 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 83% of similar schools

Durban North
Northlands Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
898 learners 53 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools

Durban North

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.