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Woodlands Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500297110

Woodlands, UMGUNGUNDLOVU, KwaZulu-Natal

1,050
Learners
32:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Woodlands Primary School?

Woodlands Primary School is a public primary school in Woodlands, within the UMGUNGUNDLOVU education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,050 enrolled learners and 33 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. 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 Woodlands Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 14%

(Q5 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Woodlands Primary School?

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

Haythorne Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,212 learners 44 educators 28:1
Lower L:E ratio than 56%
Woodlands · 0.6km away
Open Gate Special School
Special NeedsPublic
318 learners 37 educators 9:1
Lower L:E ratio than 79%
535 Boom Street · 0.9km away
Alston Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,225 learners 40 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 44%
Pmb Central · 1km away
Bethel Christian Academy
CombinedIndependent
76 learners 10 educators 8:1
Lower L:E ratio than 81%
Lotusville · 1.1km away
Berg Street Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,313 learners 41 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 36%
Umgungundlovu · 1.2km away

Which schools are similar to Woodlands Primary School?

Primary schools in Woodlands with a similar quintile (Q5).

Woodlands Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,119 learners 48 educators 23:1
Lower L:E ratio than 54%
Woodlands

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111 SYRINGA ROAD,WOODLANDS,PIETERMARITZBURG,3235

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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.