Hope Valley Farm School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Hope Valley Farm School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hope Valley Farm School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Hope Valley Farm 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
Hope Valley Farm 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, Hope Valley Farm School reported a total enrollment of 147 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
Hope Valley Farm School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mid-illovo circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Mkhambathini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Buckhawbrow Farm, Pietermaritzburg, 3740. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 71, Eston, 3740.
Curriculum & Academics
Hope Valley Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hope Valley Farm School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hope Valley Farm 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
Buckhawbrow Farm, Pietermaritzburg, 3740
Postal
P.o. Box 71, Eston, 3740
Phone
+27 83 264 9580Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500158471
Department of Basic Education
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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.